Fewer expect to shop on Black Friday; many will spend less for holidays Gene Marrano November 26, 2020 1 minute read Cash will be king, a third expect to spend less than during the 2019 holiday gift-buying season, and fewer expect to shop on Black Friday than they did last year. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on a Roanoke College statewide phone survey: Share: Post navigation Previous: Once the COVID vaccines arrive, expect gas prices to rise againNext: Head coaches for women’s college basketball programs optimistic Related Stories Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026