Environmentalists applaud, petroleum industry does not; reaction to offshore oil drilling announcement Evan Jones March 16, 2016 1 minute read (Associated Press) In a major reversal, the Obama administration says it will not allow oil drilling in the Atlantic Ocean off four states, including Virginia. As WFIR’s Evan Jones reports, the announcement prompted immediate — and mixed — reaction. Share: Post navigation Previous: U.V.A. students increasingly seeking mental health aidNext: Italy-based company to build $75 million plant in Botetourt, creating 350 new jobs Related Stories Virginia Tech expert analyzes longest State of the Union address in history Web Staff February 27, 2026 0 K 92’s Say Yes to The Prom Dress returns Saturday Clark Palmer February 26, 2026 0 Salem Museum presents symposium on the Native American tribe that once lived where the Moyer Sports Complex now stands Gene Marrano February 26, 2026 0
