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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025