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 1 minute read Animal Angel Tree in Montgomery County looks to make Christmas brighter for shelter pets Gene Marrano December 17, 2025 0 1 minute read After Hanukkah attack in Australia, Radford political science chair weighs in on rising antisemitism Web Staff December 17, 2025 0 1 minute read More Macbeth, A Christmas Story at MMT, Roanoque Baroque and RBT’s The Nutcracker Gene Marrano December 17, 2025 0