Virginia's First Adult High School Opens in Roanoke + Soaring Home Prices, Vandalism, Political Shakeups & More

📚 Historic moment for Roanoke: Virginia’s first-ever adult high school opens at Melrose Plaza, offering second chances with built-in child care and job support — and Governor Youngkin is on hand.💰 Roanoke Valley home prices top $419,000 on average — the highest ever. Why it's happening and what it means for buyers.🎨 Graffiti vandals hit a local gym, and police need your help.🏛️ New Democratic candidate enters the race for Virginia’s 6th Congressional District.🛤️ Broadband lawsuit against Norfolk Southern dropped after a major Virginia Supreme Court ruling.🕊️ Good Samaritan Hospice expands into Lynchburg and adds in-home health care across the Roanoke Valley.🌧️ Blue Ridge Parkway repairs near completion after landslides from Hurricane Helene.🗳️ Plus: Salem rezoning, High Bridge Trail body discovery, and more.🎧 Tap in now for a fast, fact-packed update on the day’s top local stories — only on WFIR News Express, your source for what’s happening across Roanoke and Southwest Virginia.