Consumer sentiment is high despite economic turmoil Gene Marrano March 5, 2018 1 min read Consumer sentiment is close to an historic record high despite the stockmarket fluctuation and new legislation. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on the Roanoke College poll. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Fairfax police search for man who made social media threatsNext: City Manager wants to blog with Roanokers Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms stages 4th annual Taco Fest fundraiser Gene Marrano September 3, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Police searching for suspect connected to an armed robbery in the Crystal Spring area Clark Palmer September 2, 2025 2 min read Roanoke College: President’s 25 initiative tops $1 million in cash and commitments for endowed student financial aid Clark Palmer September 2, 2025