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 Cigar Lounge preparing to open in Downtown Roanoke Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 2 min read Salem VA Health Care System receives top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 1 min read Local woman advocates for other childhood cancer survivors experiencing late effects of cancer treatment Denise Membreno September 5, 2025