VA CEO’s somewhat optimistic says Roanoke College poll Gene Marrano November 2, 2016 1 min read Roanoke College has conducted its first-ever poll of Virginia business leaders. They are cautiously optimistic about present conditions as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Time traveling race set for this weekend in RoanokeNext: 13-year-old Franklin County student hit by car that passes stopped school bus Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025