Poll: Redskins name not offensive Jim Kent September 19, 2014 1 min read A newly released poll shows strong support in Virginia for the Washington Redskins keeping that name. The poll conducted by the Wason Center at Christopher Newport University A newly released poll shows strong support in Virginia for the Washington Redskins keeping that name. The poll conducted by the Wason Center at Christopher Newport University found 71 percent favor keeping the name, and 68 percent do not believe the name is racially offensive. More on the story from WFIR’s Jim Kent: Poll Results Share: Continue Reading Previous: Help Save the Next Girl warns young women of dangerNext: Former Va. governor, wife seek acquittal Related Stories 1 min read Art and Leadership portraits at Art on 1st, Sidewalk Art Show and the Lebanese Festival Gene Marrano May 28, 2025 1 min read A Thread Through Roanoke: A portrait exhibition by Whitney C. Brock spotlights local leaders Denise Membreno May 27, 2025 1 min read Local artists asks to add color to City’s safe driving campaign Denise Membreno May 26, 2025