Consumer Sentiment survey reflects reality – and optimism Gene Marrano May 22, 2020 1 min read The numbers are grim – almost 39 million new unemployment claims since March for example – and while the latest Consumer Sentiment survey reflects the pandemic-related downturn there is hope beneath the surface. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Carter Bank & Trust donates over $72,000 to VA and NC food banksNext: Wanted: 1,300 Virginia COVID-fighting contact tracers Related Stories 1 min read Smithfield donates close to 38,000 pounds of protein to Feeding Southwest Virginia Clark Palmer November 25, 2025 0 1 min read Author gets scammed money back because of a crypto fraud rider on insurance policy – she didn’t know about Gene Marrano November 25, 2025 0 1 min read State Police Obtain Warrants for Missing Football Coach Clark Palmer November 25, 2025 0
