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.

Local News

Viola HigginsOctober 25, 2021

Dr Pepper gathered thousands of people for annual giveaway

Roanoke, Virginia – Thousands of people waited in line in downtown Roanoke on Sunday to enjoy Roanoke’s favorite beverage in…
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Virginia

Viola HigginsOctober 23, 2021

Unemployment rate decreases in Virginia

Richmond, Virginia – Gov. Ralph Northam said on Friday that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.8 percent in…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsOctober 19, 2021

Roanoke shooting leaves one injured, investigation ongoing

Roanoke, Virginia – According to authorities, one individual was injured in a shooting in Roanoke on Sunday night. The shooting…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsOctober 17, 2021

Authorities asking for public’ help in the search for a missing man

Carrol County, Virginia – The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who was last seen on October…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsOctober 14, 2021

Compress & Shock Foundation to educate Hispanic population about CPR techniques

Roanoke, Virginia – This weekend, a training will be held to educate more members of Roanoke’s Hispanic population how to…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsOctober 10, 2021

New daycare center to open next week in Moneta

Moneta, Virginia – Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center has confirmed that their daycare center in Downtown Moneta will open on…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsOctober 9, 2021

Roanoke Planning Commission to hear second rezoning project

Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke City Planning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning request for Brandon Avenue in 2017. But when…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsOctober 6, 2021

New charges filed against Roanoke city councilman

Roanoke, Virginia – According to the Commonwealth’s Attorney for the city of Roanoke, a Roanoke City Councilman already indicted in…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsOctober 3, 2021

Man killed inside a convenience store in Roanoke identified, suspect arrested

Roanoke, Virginia – The identity of the 31-year-old Roanoke man who was shot and killed inside a Roanoke convenience store…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsOctober 2, 2021

Moped accident in Roanoke leaves one man dead

Roanoke, Virginia – One individual was killed in a moped accident on Thursday afternoon. Roanoke Police were dispatched to the…
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