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.

Covid-19

Viola HigginsFebruary 12, 2021

Virginia sees 3,191 new coronavirus cases, now reporting 544,209 statewide

As of February 12, Virginia is reporting 544,209 cases of the coronavirus across the commonwealth since March 2020. [Where are…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsFebruary 12, 2021

Norfolk Tides join newly created Triple-A East as part of minor leagues restructuring

NORFOLK — The minor leagues have undergone a major overhaul, and the Norfolk Tides are in a new league as…
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Virginia

Viola HigginsFebruary 12, 2021

Senior Alert issued for elderly Charlottesville woman with cognitive impairment: VSP

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., — The Virginia State Police has issued a Senior Alert on behalf of the Charlottesville Police Department on…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsFebruary 12, 2021

2 brothers from Kansas, Idaho arrested in Capitol riots

TOPEKA, Kan. – Two brothers from Kansas and Idaho were arrested Friday on federal charges stemming from the Jan. 6 riot…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsFebruary 12, 2021

Religion and the death penalty collide at the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court is sending a message to states that want to continue to carry out the death penalty:…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsFebruary 12, 2021

Months after Biden win, Arizona officials still face threats

PHOENIX – For months, the four elected Republicans and one Democrat on the board overseeing Arizona’s most populous county have been…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsFebruary 12, 2021

FBI: Capitol rioter dubbed ‘Doobie Smoker’ arrested in Virginia

NORFOLK, Va. — Authorities say a California man seen wearing American flag pants and allegedly smoking marijuana during the U.S.…
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Local News

Viola HigginsFebruary 12, 2021

Roanoke Police investigating Patterson Avenue robbery

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke Police are investigating a robbery at a business Friday afternoon. Police were called about 12:45 p.m.…
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Community

Viola HigginsFebruary 11, 2021

3 Ways to Increase your Energy Now

Many of the executives I work with voice the age old complaint that is…there aren’t enough hours in the day.…
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Covid-19

Viola HigginsFebruary 11, 2021

3,699 new coronavirus cases, 145 new hospitalizations reported as of Thursday, VDH says

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reported 3,699 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new virus-related deaths as…
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