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 HigginsMarch 15, 2021

Police Department Invites Community Input

The Roanoke Police Department wants to hear from its community partners. The Department is committed to providing excellent service, whether…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsMarch 14, 2021

Record-setting Saints QB Drew Brees announces retirement at 42

The Drew Brees era with the New Orleans Saints — marked by a Super Bowl celebration, raucous record-setting nights in…
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Covid-19

Viola HigginsMarch 13, 2021

U.S. Administers 105.7 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines: CDC

The United States has administered 105,703,501 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country and distributed 135,846,665 doses as of Saturday,…
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Covid-19

Viola HigginsMarch 13, 2021

Virginia sees 1,348 new coronavirus cases, now reporting 593,562 statewide

As of March 13, Virginia is reporting 593,562 cases of the coronavirus across the commonwealth since March 2020. As of…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsMarch 12, 2021

Woman arrested 23 years after baby’s body was found in Washington gas station, police say

SEATTLE — Seattle police say they have arrested a 50-year-old woman for the alleged death of her newborn son after…
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Covid-19

Viola HigginsMarch 12, 2021

J&J vaccines scarce in Virginia

It could be a while before Virginia gets more doses of the newly-approved Johnson and Johnson vaccine. So far, the…
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Covid-19

Viola HigginsMarch 12, 2021

VA COVID-19 hospitalization numbers hold steady Friday

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health is reporting 592,214 total cases of COVID-19 across the commonwealth as of Friday,…
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Virginia

Viola HigginsMarch 12, 2021

Gov. Northam signs 80 new bills into law

RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Ralph Northam (D) has signed a wide range of measures passed during this year’s legislative session…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsMarch 12, 2021

Parents, students excited as football season resumes at Pittsylvania County Schools

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. — Football season is back for Pittsylvania County schools. The county schools had their first games Thursday…
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Covid-19

Viola HigginsMarch 11, 2021

COVID-19: Virginia’s positive rate drops to 5.5%

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health is reporting 590,625 total cases of COVID-19 across the commonwealth as of Thursday,…
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