Roanoke College poll shows optimism on economy Gene Marrano June 3, 2015 1 minute read The numbers look promising … a new Roanoke College poll shows Virginians are feeling upbeat about the economy … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: New role for former Virginia Cares-TAP job placement specialistNext: Angels of Assisi takes 28 Maltese dogs from hoarder in West Virginia Related Stories Paw Paw Fest returns to the New River Valley in September Clark Palmer July 28, 2026 Inside Panthers Media Day: Rookie Monroe Freeling steps into starting lineup amid injuries Ian Price July 28, 2026 FloydFest ’26 Daydream is in the books after 5 days of Music, Magic and Mountains Gene Marrano July 28, 2026