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.

Community

Viola HigginsSeptember 29, 2020

Girls benefit from doing sports

Girls -but not boys – who participate actively in school sports activities in middle childhood show improved behaviour and attentiveness…
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Community

Viola HigginsSeptember 29, 2020

Enjoy 30 miles of Lush Greenway

Maybe you want to get in a good power walk, ride, or run, but want to stay away from the…
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Viola HigginsSeptember 28, 2020

Virginia Early Voting Nears 200,000 in First Week

Virginia – Virginia voting is off to an active start, with tens of thousands of people hitting the polls during…
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Local News

Viola HigginsSeptember 28, 2020

Former Roanoke pharmacist pleads guilty to tampering after paraphernalia found in employee bathroom

Roanoke, Virginia – Bryan Wade Lewis, 34 of Roanoke, is facing up to 10 years behind bars for one count…
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Local News

Viola HigginsSeptember 28, 2020

HUD Awards $3.7 Million to Protect Roanoke Residents From Lead, Other Home Health and Safety Hazards

Roanoke, Virginia – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mid-Atlantic Region has released the following information: On Sept.…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsSeptember 28, 2020

Kurt Busch ends 0-for-21 skid to finally win at home track

LAS VEGAS — Two decades of heartbreak at his home track finally ended for Kurt Busch when a little bit…
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Local News

Viola HigginsSeptember 26, 2020

Popularity of early voting remains high in Virginia

Roanoke, Virginia – Early voting in Virginia began a week ago, and Roanokers continue to take advantage of the opportunity.…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsSeptember 26, 2020

Virginia Wins 38-20 Over Duke in Season-Opener

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia (1-0, 1-0 ACC) opened the 2020 season with a 38-20 win over Duke (0-3, 0-3 ACC) on…
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Community

Viola HigginsSeptember 25, 2020

Holiday Fun: Illuminights

Plan now to visit Explore Park during Illuminights, their winter walk among more than 500,000 lights. Stroll through at your own…
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Virginia

Viola HigginsSeptember 24, 2020

Study finds Virginia public schools could lose $160 million in funding due to an early drop in enrollment

Virginia – A new survey estimates that Virginia’s public schools are down 36,000 students which could result in a loss…
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