Viola Higgins

I’m a mother of 2 little angels that I continuously try to figure out and spend the other half figuring out how to be a great wife. Writing is my passion and I write regularly for the Virginian Tribune and several other national news outlets.

U. S. News

Viola HigginsFebruary 9, 2022

Police looking for four armed suspects who stole the vehicle of a food delivery driver

Lynchburg, Virginia – On Monday night in Lynchburg’s 1600 block of Monsview Place, a food delivery driver was the victim…
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Virginia

Viola HigginsFebruary 6, 2022

Mountain Valley Pipeline permit rejected for the second time by the federal appeals court

Virginia – A permit for the Mountain Valley Pipeline has been rejected for the second time in two weeks by…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsFebruary 1, 2022

Bridge replacement project in Roanoke County postponed for summer

Salem, Virginia – According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, a previously stated 45-day road closure with a detour required…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsJanuary 29, 2022

Suspect in shooting death of a man in Roanoke arrested in NC, victim identified

Roanoke, Virginia – The identity of a man who was fatally shot in Roanoke on Sunday night has been released…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsJanuary 26, 2022

Northwest Roanoke house fire sends one to the hospital

Roanoke, Virginia – According to the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department, a person was brought to the hospital after a fire broke…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsJanuary 22, 2022

Two people displaced after Roanoke County house fire

Roanoke County, Virginia – Two individuals were sent to the hospital after a home fire in the 3000 block of…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsDecember 29, 2021

Roanoke 100 Miler 10th anniversary to be marked in January

Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke Parks & Recreation will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Roanoke 100 Miler in January. Hundreds…
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Virginia

Viola HigginsDecember 23, 2021

Newly enacted laws in Virginia will take effect in 2022

Richmond, Virginia – New laws were enacted that will take effect in 2022 in the Commonwealth. The minimum wage in…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsDecember 16, 2021

National Signing Day held on Wednesday

Roanoke, Virginia – National Signing Day was held around the area on Wednesday. Coach Brent Pry’s first class at Virginia…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsDecember 15, 2021

Street closures in downtown Roanoke for upcoming events

Roanoke County, Virginia – Closure scheduled for several streets in downtown Roanoke beginning December 17 due to the upcoming events.…
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