Virginians feeling optimistic as holidays approach Gene Marrano November 25, 2015 1 min 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: Continue Reading 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 1 min read Roanoke woman shares impact of assistive eyewear for low-vision users Ian Price March 5, 2025 1 min read Roanoke police searching for Northwest homicide suspect Ian Price March 5, 2025 2 min read Seven arrested in Campbell County’s Operation Hide and Seek Ian Price March 5, 2025