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.

Virginia

Viola HigginsJune 30, 2021

Suspect arrested following a shooting in Boones Mill

Boones Mill, Virginia – Franklin County deputies were searching for a suspect after a shooting in Boones Mill on Monday…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsJune 28, 2021

Crash cleared on I-581N

Roanoke, Virginia – A crash on I-581N caused delays at mile marker 1.1. According to VDOT, the crash caused closure…
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Virginia

Viola HigginsJune 27, 2021

Police needs help in identifying package theft

Pulaski, Virginia – The Pulaski Police Department is looking for public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole a package.…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsJune 26, 2021

Police seeks suspect accused of armed robbery

Lynchburg, Virginia – Lynchburg Police seek public’s help in locating a man accused of an armed robbery on Thursday afternoon…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsJune 24, 2021

Economic Development Department Director selected by the city

Roanoke, Virginia – Starting from July 13, 2021, Marc B. Nelson will take charge of the Economic Development Department for…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsMarch 17, 2021

Pulaski River Turtles name 2021 season manager

PULASKI, Va. – The Appalachian League’s Pulaski River Turtles are getting a new manager: Major League Baseball veteran Clark Crist. The Tucson,…
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Covid-19

Viola HigginsMarch 17, 2021

Virginia sees 1,327 new coronavirus cases, now reporting 598,468 statewide

As of March 17, Virginia is reporting 598,468 cases of the coronavirus across the commonwealth since March 2020. As of…
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Local News

Viola HigginsMarch 17, 2021

Statement from the Office of Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Wednesday, March 17, 2021

This morning I learned of a situation that occurred overnight in the Atlanta, Georgia: A series of shootings killing eight…
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Local News

Viola HigginsMarch 17, 2021

City Council to Conduct School Board Candidate Interviews

On April 5, at 4:00 p.m., Roanoke City Council will conduct five virtual interviews to select three candidates to serve…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsMarch 16, 2021

New name unveiled for Danville’s Appalachian League baseball team

DANVILLE, Va. — Last year the stands at Legion Field at Dan Daniel Park sat empty due to the pandemic. This…
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