New Roanoke College poll: consumer sentiment up Timothy Martin August 21, 2013 1 min read Consumer optimism continues to go up in Virginia. But WFIR’s Timothy Martin says some are still worried about their finances. Click here for more information. About the Author Timothy Martin View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Statewide SOL results: English, Science drop, math risesNext: Bishop: SOL declines expected in first year of tougher standards, will rise in ’14 Related Stories 2 min read 2 children killed, 17 wounded in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting Ian Price August 27, 2025 1 min read Bracing for the impact of cuts to Medicaid and Obamacare at New Horizons Gene Marrano August 27, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Valley Collective Response holds International Overdose Awareness Day event at Taubman today Gene Marrano August 27, 2025