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. 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 1 min read Man pronounced dead following incident at Smith Mountain Lake Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 2 min read Carilion launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 1 min read Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th Gene Marrano July 3, 2025