Consumer Sentiment survey reflects reality – and optimism Gene Marrano May 22, 2020 1 minute 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 AEW Collision returns to Berglund Center tomorrow night Web Staff July 10, 2026 Roanoke Valley enters Step One voluntary water conservation as drought drains reservoirs Ian Price July 9, 2026 LewisGale debuts new sim center for training Gene Marrano July 8, 2026
