Many Virginians will spend more money this year for Christmas Gene Marrano November 29, 2022 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Non-profit to put on a remembrance event in Craig CountyNext: One dead after brush fire near Roanoke park Related Stories 1 min read Salem receives additional tourism grants to boost visitor attraction Web Staff October 24, 2025 1 min read Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency to Protect Hungry Virginians amid Government shutdown Clark Palmer October 23, 2025 1 min read AARP encourages Roanoke residents to reevaluate Medicare coverage as open enrollment gets underway Web Staff October 23, 2025