Oil, gas producers urge energy exploration under VA Atlantic waters, not just wind turbines above them Evan Jones May 21, 2014 1 min read Now that the federal government is taking the first steps to develop wind power off Virginia’s coastline, the oil and gas industry says it’s time to explore under the Atlantic. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: The Regional Chamber of Commerce holding its annual economic summitNext: Roanoke City’s Parks and Arts program will continue this summer Related Stories 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 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025