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.

U. S. News

Viola HigginsSeptember 12, 2020

Pavin Smith to Make MLB Debut on Saturday Night

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Former Cavalier Pavin Smith (2015-17) will make his Major League debut on Saturday night (Sept. 12) for the Arizona Diamondbacks.…
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Community

Viola HigginsSeptember 12, 2020

Sharp Top Mountain – Peaks of Otter

A visit to the 3,875 foot summit of Sharp Top Mountain at the Peaks of Otter provides one of the most breathtaking…
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Covid-19

Viola HigginsSeptember 10, 2020

More than 1K new COVID cases reported in Virginia; hospitalizations up

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health is reporting 130,525 total cases of COVID-19 in the commonwealth as of Thursday,…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsSeptember 10, 2020

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace will not return to 43 car in 2021

NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace said that he does not plan to return to the No. 43 car in 2021, RP…
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Community

Viola HigginsSeptember 8, 2020

Explore Park To Host Sixth Annual Artisan Saturday

Roanoke County’s Explore Park will host the 6th annual Artisan Saturday event on Saturday September 26 from 10:00 AM –…
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Community

Viola HigginsSeptember 7, 2020

Hay Rock

One of our favorite views of Carvins Cove Natural Preserve is from Hay Rock. Panoramic views and look-outs are available…
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Community

Viola HigginsSeptember 6, 2020

McAfee Knob

Your bucket list has to include a hike to McAfee Knob – the most photographed location on the Appalachian Trail. For an 8.5…
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Community

Viola HigginsSeptember 4, 2020

61 Books Elon Musk Thinks You Should Read

Although his days are presumably filled with Tesla, SpaceX, cyber pigs and lots and lots of tweeting, it seems Elon Musk also…
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Virginia

Viola HigginsSeptember 2, 2020

Validity of Certain Virginia DMV-Issued Credentials Extended

Virginia – The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has announced that customers with Driver’s Licenses, Learner’s Permits, and IDs originally…
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Local News

Viola HigginsAugust 31, 2020

Become Suicide Aware: Help Reduce Suicides in The Roanoke Valley

Roanoke, Virginia – September is an important time in our prevention community to help spread awareness about suicide. It is…
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