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 HigginsAugust 26, 2020

Virginia COVID-19 hospitalizations down; 21 new deaths reported

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health is reporting 115,458 total cases of COVID-19 in the commonwealth as of Wednesday…
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Local News

Viola HigginsAugust 25, 2020

Postal workers rally against changes in Roanoke

Roanoke, Virginia – Postal workers are rallying near the Post Office on Williamson Road in Roanoke this morning. The small…
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Covid-19

Viola HigginsAugust 25, 2020

VDH reports more than 1,000 new COVID cases overnight

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health is reporting 114,635 total cases of COVID-19 in the commonwealth as of Tuesday…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsAugust 25, 2020

US citizenship agency drops plan to furlough 70% of workers

CHICAGO — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services canceled more than 13,000 employee furloughs Tuesday, averting a catastrophe for the cash-strapped…
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Virginia

Viola HigginsAugust 24, 2020

Virginia War Memorial To Commemorate Patriot Day

Virginia – The Virginia War Memorial will commemorate Patriot Day on September 11, 2020 with a special livestream event and…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsAugust 24, 2020

One person arrested after Sunday night stabbing on Elm Avenue

Roanoke, Virginia – One person is arrested after a stabbing that took place on Elm Avenue in Roanoke late Sunday…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsAugust 19, 2020

US won’t seek death penalty against pair of IS militants

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department has notified the British government that it will not pursue the death penalty against two Islamic…
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Community

Viola HigginsAugust 18, 2020

Apple Cider Chicken ‘n’ Dumplings

Directions Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, brown chicken in butter; remove and set aside. In the same…
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Local News

Viola HigginsAugust 18, 2020

City Invites Proposals to Acquire Lee Monument

Roanoke, Virginia – City Council has authorized the removal of the Lee Monument from Lee Plaza. Any museum, historical society,…
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Community

Viola HigginsAugust 18, 2020

How protein protects against fatty liver

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in the world, with sometimes life-threatening consequences. A high-protein,…
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