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 Higgins1 day ago

51-year-old mother, who would tie a bed sheet to her leg and her 11-year-old son so he couldn’t leave and beat the boy with electrical cords and pipes, was sentenced

Ohio – In a harrowing case that unfolded in Ohio, a 51-year-old mother, identified as S. Gilmore, was sentenced for…
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Crime & Safety

Viola Higgins5 days ago

44-year-old father told his 11-year-old son “to take a knife and stab it in the neck and pull it out that way” when he asked for meal then called 911 saying the boy “was being unruly;” arrested

South Carolina – In a shocking incident that has stunned South Carolina and renewed concerns about child safety and domestic brutality,…
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Virginia

Viola Higgins1 week ago

Governor Youngkin announces new Polyzent facility in Lynchburg aiming to boost Virginia manufacturing and create dozens of high quality jobs

Lynchburg, Virginia – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Polyzent Trading, a Virginia-based startup focused on producing industrial stretch film wrap, will…
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Virginia

Viola Higgins2 weeks ago

Virginia welcomes three billion dollar investment from CleanArc in Caroline County data center development

Richmond, Virginia – In a landmark announcement that underscores Virginia’s growing role in the global technology landscape, CleanArc Data Centers officially…
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Virginia

Viola Higgins2 weeks ago

Two men sentenced to federal prison after months of illegal gun sales and heroin distribution in Portsmouth

Portsmouth, Virginia – Two Portsmouth men have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a firearms trafficking operation that…
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Virginia

Viola Higgins2 weeks ago

Governor Youngkin announces major drop in fentanyl related deaths thanks to statewide response

Richmond, Virginia – Governor Glenn Youngkin, First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin, and key state and federal partners gathered at the…
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Local News

Viola Higgins3 weeks ago

Traffic pattern changes coming to Garst Mill Road and Brambleton Avenue intersection

Salem, Virginia – Drivers in Roanoke County should prepare for a significant shift in traffic flow at the intersection of Garst…
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Local News

Viola Higgins3 weeks ago

Deadline to submit nominations for Roanoke’s Citizen of the Year approaches

Roanoke, Virginia – As the deadline to submit nominations for Roanoke’s Citizen of the Year approaches, the Roanoke City Council…
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Crime & Safety

Viola Higgins4 weeks ago

Mother poured lighter fluid around the home after removing the smoke detectors, then set the home on fire while her three kids were asleep inside, killing one; will go on trial

Michigan – In a disturbing case in Michigan that caught nationwide attention, a 46-year-old mother, identified as R. Singleton, was…
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Virginia

Viola HigginsNovember 4, 2025

Hampton Park Boulevard will temporarily close for stormwater drainage and sidewalk improvements in Chesterfield County

Chesterfield County, Virginia – A portion of Hampton Park Boulevard in Chesterfield County is scheduled to be closed for several…
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Viola Higgins

Viola Higgins

51-year-old mother, who would tie a bed sheet to her leg and her 11-year-old son so he couldn’t leave and beat the boy with electrical cords and pipes, was sentenced

44-year-old father told his 11-year-old son “to take a knife and stab it in the neck and pull it out that way” when he asked for meal then called 911 saying the boy “was being unruly;” arrested

Governor Youngkin announces new Polyzent facility in Lynchburg aiming to boost Virginia manufacturing and create dozens of high quality jobs

Virginia welcomes three billion dollar investment from CleanArc in Caroline County data center development

Two men sentenced to federal prison after months of illegal gun sales and heroin distribution in Portsmouth

Governor Youngkin announces major drop in fentanyl related deaths thanks to statewide response

Traffic pattern changes coming to Garst Mill Road and Brambleton Avenue intersection

Deadline to submit nominations for Roanoke’s Citizen of the Year approaches

Mother poured lighter fluid around the home after removing the smoke detectors, then set the home on fire while her three kids were asleep inside, killing one; will go on trial

Hampton Park Boulevard will temporarily close for stormwater drainage and sidewalk improvements in Chesterfield County

9-months-pregnant woman died after her biological mother and stepfather pushed her to the ground in a remote area and started stabbing her as they cut her baby from her womb; arrests

51-year-old mother, who would tie a bed sheet to her leg and her 11-year-old son so he couldn’t leave and beat the boy with electrical cords and pipes, was sentenced

Virginia Department of Transportation pushes forward with I-81 bridge and lane upgrades despite colder months

Two women sentenced to federal prison after playing key roles in Virginia based drug trafficking operation

22-year-old woman, who sent inappropriate texts and photos to a 13-year-old boy attending the private middle school where she worked as a gym teacher virtually, was arrested

44-year-old father told his 11-year-old son “to take a knife and stab it in the neck and pull it out that way” when he asked for meal then called 911 saying the boy “was being unruly;” arrested

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