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 HigginsAugust 2, 2022

Man charged with killing brother, dogs at Roanoke home

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke Police say a man has been arrested, accused of killing his brother at a home on…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsAugust 1, 2022

Ex-NFL player Kevin Ware charged in girlfriend’s killing

A former NFL player was charged with murder Thursday in the killing of his girlfriend, whose remains were found months…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsAugust 1, 2022

Death toll in Kentucky hits 26 amid renewed flood threat

HINDMAN, Ky. — The number of deaths from massive flooding in Kentucky continued to climb on Sunday amid a renewed threat…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsMay 29, 2022

Former Virginia Tech Football player, Isimemen Etute, found not guilty after the 3-day-long jury trial

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. — Former Virginia Tech Football player, Isimemen Etute, who was charged with second-degree murder, was found not guilty…
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Viola HigginsMay 18, 2022

No charges filed against the 21-year-old man involved in fatal shooting

Danville, Virginia – Following deliberation, a grand jury in Danville, Virginia, has reached the conclusion that there is insufficient evidence…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsMay 17, 2022

Roanoke County received three national awards

Roanoke County, Virginia – Roanoke County was given three national points of recognition for its innovative and effective county government…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsMay 10, 2022

Suspect arrested in a gunshot incident that injured two men

Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke police said that on Monday morning, there was a shooting in Northwest Roanoke that hurt two…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsMay 3, 2022

New testing center for people suffering from dizziness will open in Roanoke

Roanoke, Virginia – People who suffer from mysterious dizziness will soon be able to get assistance thanks to the opening…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsMay 2, 2022

Police investigating two shooting incidents that left two people injured

Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke City Police Department is looking into two early morning gunshots in the Northwest Roanoke neighborhood.…
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Virginia

Viola HigginsApril 30, 2022

Man arrested in connection with sexual related crimes against minors

Campbell County, Virginia – According to the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, a 34-year-old man has been charged in connection with…
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