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 HigginsMarch 6, 2021

US to open more beds for immigrant children as numbers rise

HOUSTON — President Joe Biden’s administration is instructing long-term facilities that hold immigrant children to lift capacity restrictions enacted during…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsMarch 6, 2021

Virginia Tech tabbed as No. 3 seed in ACC Tournament

Following the league’s final slate of games Saturday, the 2021 New York Life ACC Tournament has been set, with the…
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Community

Viola HigginsMarch 6, 2021

Chris’s Coffee and Custard celebrates its grand opening in Roanoke

ROANOKE, Va. – A new coffee shop in the Star City is creating opportunities one cup at a time. Chris’s Coffee…
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Local News

Viola HigginsMarch 6, 2021

Drive-thru fundraiser aims to repair NW Roanoke playground

ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke clothing company with a mission raised money to renovate a park in northwest Roanoke Saturday afternoon.…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsMarch 5, 2021

3rd-degree murder count could be reinstated in Floyd’s death

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Friday ordered a judge to reconsider adding a third-degree murder charge against a…
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Covid-19

Viola HigginsMarch 5, 2021

Virginia’s percent positive rate remains at 6.3 Friday

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health is reporting 583,060 total cases of COVID-19 across the commonwealth as of Friday,…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsMarch 5, 2021

Virginia man accused of shooting federal facility guard dies

NORFOLK, Va. — A man who officials say was equipped with roughly 600 rounds of ammunition when he exchanged gunfire…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsMarch 5, 2021

Salem proves too much for Patrick Henry in 35-17 win

SALEM, Va. – Salem played up a class and will go home with a win on Friday night. The Spartans beat…
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U. S. News

Viola HigginsMarch 4, 2021

California to give 40% of vaccine doses to vulnerable areas

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California will begin setting aside 40% of all vaccine doses for people who live in the most…
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Crime & Safety

Viola HigginsMarch 4, 2021

Officer charged with arranging two killings, Dallas police say

DALLAS — A Dallas police officer was arrested Thursday on two counts of capital murder, more than a year and…
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