Center in the Square’s Shift, ICE Fallout, Spanberger Sworn In, and Rising Energy Costs — WFIR News Express 1/20/26

On this Tuesday, January 20, 2026 edition of WFIR News Express, Center in the Square confirms its transition away from traditional museums toward interactive entertainment, citing financial realities and changing attendance patterns as longtime tenants prepare to depart.Virginia State Police investigate a fatal wrong-way crash in Prince Edward County, while an apartment fire in Cave Spring displaces seven residents and causes significant damage. In national politics, a Northern Virginia congressman criticizes federal immigration enforcement following a deadly ICE shooting in Minnesota, as President Trump weighs invoking the Insurrection Act.Virginia marks a historic moment as Abigail Spanberger is sworn in as the Commonwealth’s first elected female governor, outlining a vision focused on economic opportunity and fairness. Her early executive actions spark debate in Lynchburg over local cooperation with federal immigration authorities.Cultural celebrations take center stage as the Grandin Theatre announces its 10th Annual Black History Month Film Program honoring pioneering filmmaker Oscar Micheaux. Meanwhile, Campbell County leaders prepare to vote on zoning approval for a proposed data center, and lawmakers roll out competing plans to address soaring electric bills across Southwest Virginia.That’s the latest from WFIR News Express, covering the stories shaping Roanoke, the region, and the Commonwealth.