Poll: Va. Democrats more confident that Republicans in economy’s direction Evan Jones September 2, 2016 1 min read The latest Roanoke College Poll finds that Virginians are increasingly confident about the economy’s direction — but there are clear differences by party affiliation. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: State of the City address in Roanoke this morningNext: Indy film shot in Roanoke debuts on Monday Related Stories 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025