State coffers could benefit from offshore exploration Gene Marrano June 24, 2014 1 minute read If the Commonwealth is looking for another source of tax revenue, it should consider the ocean … so says one energy trade group as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Water main break near Sheetz repairedNext: Roanoke College poll: Virginians mostly optimistic about housing market, less to in SW VA Related Stories Delegate Franklin holds first town hall in Blacksburg as elected official Web Staff March 2, 2026 0 U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0