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 Fork in the Market changes hands as longtime manager becomes owner Ian Price June 2, 2026 Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026 Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue Web Staff June 1, 2026