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.

Community

Viola HigginsDecember 13, 2021

Health officials reported 9,473 COVID-19 cases, 89 additional deaths in Virginia

Virginia – As of Monday morning, Virginia health officials have reported 1,000,694 coronavirus cases and 14,957 virus-related fatalities, including 9,473…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsDecember 12, 2021

Navy commander discharged from command over COVID-19 vaccine and testing refusal

According to Navy officials, a Navy commander was discharged from his duty as the executive officer of a warship because…
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Virginia

Viola HigginsDecember 11, 2021

Lawsuit filed against Virginia school board over transgender students protection

Hanover, Virginia – The ACLU of Virginia has filed a lawsuit against a Virginia school board for refusing to comply…
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Virginia

Viola HigginsDecember 11, 2021

Conditional pardon delivered to Virginia woman sentenced for murder

Lynchburg, Virginia – A 26-year-old Colonial Heights woman serving a 20-year sentence for second-degree murder has been given a conditional…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsDecember 11, 2021

Roanoke County accident on Interstate 81 caused delays

Roanoke County, Virginia – On Friday afternoon, drivers headed northbound on Interstate 81 in Roanoke County were facing delays. The…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsDecember 9, 2021

Woman injured in Roanoke crash involving an ambulance

Roanoke, Virginia – A woman was being injured following a collision in Roanoke that involved an ambulance. The collision happened…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsNovember 27, 2021

Roanoke gang member pled guilty to murder of a teenager

Roanoke, Virginia – On Wednesday, a Roanoke man revealed in federal court that he was a gang member and pled…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsNovember 10, 2021

Plastic bags to be charged five cents in Roanoke

Roanoke, Virginia – People who shop in the City of Roanoke would have to pay a plastic bag tax starting…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsNovember 2, 2021

Scene cleared after Interstate 581 crash

Roanoke, Virginia – Authorities notified drivers about a traffic delay on Interstate 581 in Roanoke on Monday. The traffic delay…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsOctober 27, 2021

Man who killed his newborn son sentenced to 15 years behind bars

Danville, Virginia – A 23-year-old Danville man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the murder of his newborn…
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