Many Virginians will spend more money this year for Christmas Gene Marrano November 29, 2022 1 minute read A majority of Virginians responding to a recent Roanoke College phone survey say they will spend more this holiday season when buying for others – or themselves. And its not just about inflation, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Non-profit to put on a remembrance event in Craig CountyNext: One dead after brush fire near Roanoke park Related Stories It is “Work Zone Awareness Week,” and VDOT rolls out the barrel Gene Marrano April 21, 2026 Billy Strings breaks leg in Charlottesville; Roanoke show remains on schedule Ian Price April 21, 2026 Roanoke College teams up with online workforce education provider ed2go Gene Marrano April 21, 2026