Consumer sentiment remains strong across the Commonwealth Gene Marrano November 25, 2014 1 minute read Consumer sentiment remains strong across the Commonwealth – according to a Roanoke College phone survey … that’s usually good news for retailers … WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with pollster and economics professor Alice Kassens: Share: Post navigation Previous: UVA students present united front as Board of Visitors meets today on sexual assaultNext: Va. election official calls for equipment review Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026