Poll shows Virginians favor oil and natural gas production Gene Marrano March 11, 2016 1 min read A new poll conducted for the Virginia Petroleum Council shows a strong majority in the Commonwealth favor offshore development of oil and natural gas resources. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: State Del. Glenn Davis to run for lieutenant governorNext: Salem Museum has special “talking exhibit” tonight Related Stories 2 min read Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia governor’s race, new poll finds Ian Price September 18, 2025 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025