Virginians feeling optimistic as holidays approach Gene Marrano November 25, 2015 1 minute read Just in time for Black Friday and the holiday shopping season Virginians are more upbeat about the economy – that’s good news for retailers as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Today is always a heavy traffic day, but this year, low gas prices could make it even worseNext: Group releases report for Bedford passenger train stop Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026
