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 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025