Consumer poll shows promise Gene Marrano August 31, 2015 1 minute read Rising Consumer Sentiment is usually a harbinger of good times ahead and more spending, and a Roanoke College poll seems to indicate that trend, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to hold meeting in ArlingtonNext: Vinton area man charged with stabbing, strangling woman Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026