Consumer sentiment remains strong across the Commonwealth Gene Marrano November 25, 2014 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UVA students present united front as Board of Visitors meets today on sexual assaultNext: Va. election official calls for equipment review Related Stories 1 min read 17th annual Roanoke Greek Festival returns this month with new changes Web Staff September 8, 2025 1 min read Unemployment numbers creep up in Virginia Gene Marrano September 8, 2025 1 min read Suspect wanted in connection with fatal Northeast Roanoke shooting Clark Palmer September 8, 2025