Virginia Beach tourism industry opposes planned offshore drilling; petroleum industry says fears are unfounded Evan Jones May 14, 2015 1 minute read Associated Press photo With the summer season just about to begin in Virginia Beach, the tourism industry there is lining up in opposition to planned offshore oil drilling. But the petroleum industry says the reasons given are unfounded. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Governor making stop at Roanoke Star Tank Tip-OffNext: Youth basketball designed to enhance relationship with police Related Stories 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 1 minute read Del. Sam Rasoul Files Legislation to Expand Affordable Housing Availability in Roanoke City Clark Palmer January 7, 2026 0
