Virginia Beach tourism industry opposes planned offshore drilling; petroleum industry says fears are unfounded Evan Jones May 14, 2015 1 minute read 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 Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026
