Consumer sentiment “flips” after election Gene Marrano September 1, 2017 1 min read Historically in Virginia the “Index of Consumer Sentiment” measured by Roanoke College shows Democrat-leaning survey takers were more optimistic- but that flipped after the November 2016 election as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Railroad Town Records opens up studio in VintonNext: RAMP fills a gap for small business startups in Roanoke Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025
