Virginia Beach tourism industry opposes planned offshore drilling; petroleum industry says fears are unfounded Evan Jones May 14, 2015 1 min readAssociated Press photoWith 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:Continue ReadingPrevious: Governor making stop at Roanoke Star Tank Tip-OffNext: Youth basketball designed to enhance relationship with police Related Stories 1 min read Recount done; Joe Cobb is Roanoke’s next Mayor Gene Marrano December 20, 2024 1 min read Virginia U.S. Senator weighs in on The Supreme Court taking up the TikTok ban Denise Membreno December 20, 2024 1 min read Businesses working with Roanoke City to avoid criminal charges on late tax payments Gene Marrano December 19, 2024
