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.

Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsFebruary 11, 2021

Texas man arrested in the death of Rebecca Landrith

WHITE DEER TOWNSHIP, UNION COUNTY – A Texas man has been arrested in the death of Rebecca Landrith, whose body was…
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Community

Viola HigginsFebruary 11, 2021

Here’s how to choose the right face oil according to your skin type

The word “face oils” may bring pictures of oily, shiny skin that feels heavy, making you want to never add…
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Virginia

Viola HigginsFebruary 11, 2021

VDOT encourages drivers to stay home ahead of upcoming winter storms

LYNCHBURG, Va. — The Lynchburg District of the Virginia Department of Transportation said it is prepared to respond to dangerous driving conditions…
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Virginia

Viola HigginsFebruary 11, 2021

Reconstruction of Timberlake and Waterlick Road delayed until 2023

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced Thursday that the start of reconstruction of the Timberlake Road…
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Viola HigginsFebruary 11, 2021

Bill would allow firing of striking West Virginia teachers

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia state senator has renewed an attempt to punish teachers for striking in a state…
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Virginia

Viola HigginsFebruary 11, 2021

Virginia’s 4 p.m. burn law takes effect next week

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia’s burn ban goes into effect next week on Monday. This ban on open-air burning before 4…
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Covid-19

Viola HigginsFebruary 11, 2021

Virginia sees 3,699 new coronavirus cases, now reporting 541,018 statewide

As of February 11, Virginia is reporting 541,018 cases of the coronavirus across the commonwealth since March 2020. [Where are…
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Community

Viola HigginsFebruary 11, 2021

Bedford family creates one-stop-shop for soul food and hair supplies

BEDFORD, Va. — A Bedford family joined forces to create a one-stop-shop for hair supplies and some home-style cooking. It…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsFebruary 11, 2021

US Coast Guard rescues trio from deserted island where they were stranded for 33 days

U.S. Coast Guard crews rescued three people Tuesday who were stranded on an island in the Bahamas for over a…
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Virginia

Viola HigginsFebruary 11, 2021

Lawmakers debate whether Va. localities could opt out of legal marijuana sales

RICHMOND, Va. — Legislation to legalize marijuana is close to being a done-deal in Virginia, but the details are still…
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