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 HigginsDecember 9, 2021

Woman injured in Roanoke crash involving an ambulance

Roanoke, Virginia – A woman was being injured following a collision in Roanoke that involved an ambulance. The collision happened…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsNovember 27, 2021

Roanoke gang member pled guilty to murder of a teenager

Roanoke, Virginia – On Wednesday, a Roanoke man revealed in federal court that he was a gang member and pled…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsNovember 10, 2021

Plastic bags to be charged five cents in Roanoke

Roanoke, Virginia – People who shop in the City of Roanoke would have to pay a plastic bag tax starting…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsNovember 2, 2021

Scene cleared after Interstate 581 crash

Roanoke, Virginia – Authorities notified drivers about a traffic delay on Interstate 581 in Roanoke on Monday. The traffic delay…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsOctober 27, 2021

Man who killed his newborn son sentenced to 15 years behind bars

Danville, Virginia – A 23-year-old Danville man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the murder of his newborn…
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Local News

Viola HigginsOctober 25, 2021

Dr Pepper gathered thousands of people for annual giveaway

Roanoke, Virginia – Thousands of people waited in line in downtown Roanoke on Sunday to enjoy Roanoke’s favorite beverage in…
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Virginia

Viola HigginsOctober 23, 2021

Unemployment rate decreases in Virginia

Richmond, Virginia – Gov. Ralph Northam said on Friday that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.8 percent in…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsOctober 19, 2021

Roanoke shooting leaves one injured, investigation ongoing

Roanoke, Virginia – According to authorities, one individual was injured in a shooting in Roanoke on Sunday night. The shooting…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsOctober 17, 2021

Authorities asking for public’ help in the search for a missing man

Carrol County, Virginia – The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who was last seen on October…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsOctober 14, 2021

Compress & Shock Foundation to educate Hispanic population about CPR techniques

Roanoke, Virginia – This weekend, a training will be held to educate more members of Roanoke’s Hispanic population how to…
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