Obama, Romney campaigns provide new signs of VA’s importance this year Evan Jones June 5, 2012 1 min read In case you need any more signs of Virginia’s importance in this year’s presidential election, both sides are providing more evidence — with jobs as the main issue. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/06-05-Prez-Campaigns-Wrap1-WEB.mp3|titles=06-05 Prez Campaigns Wrap1-WEB] About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: American Cancer Society: sunscreen a must!Next: High heel dash for cancer research — men welcome, too Related Stories 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 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025