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North Carolina chose to cover obesity drugs for its poor, but not its own employees
RALEIGH, N.C. — Last month, North Carolina did something enthusiastically that most states have been reluctant to try: It started covering new obesity medicines like Wegovy for its poorest residents as part of its Medicaid program. For Kody Kinsley, the state’s health and human services secretary, the choice was...
Demolition of Norfolk’s former DePaul hospital site expected to take a year
NORFOLK — Demolition crews in massive construction equipment have begun knocking down the walls of the former Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center hospital complex as a local nonprofit prepares to construct a youth center for after-school and summer programs. Demolition began Monday, said Chuck McPhillips, chair of the board of directors for Next Step to Success. The Norfolk nonprofit plans to ...
East Carolina overcame 6 turnovers to beat Norfolk State 42-3 in season opener
Jake Garcia threw four touchdown passes and East Carolina overcame six turnovers with the help of a stifling defense in a 42-3 win over Norfolk State on Saturday night in the Pirates' season opener.A Missouri transfer, Garcia was 23-of-36 for 308 yards and added 39 yards on the ground but threw three interceptions. Two of his touchdowns went to Desirrio Riles with one each to Anthony Smith and Casey Kelly. Javious Bond added a rushing TD. The Pirates also lost three fumbles.The Pirates rolled to 506 yards on offense while holding the Spartans from the FCS to 114. The Spartans (0-2) converted only one of 18 third downs.East Carolina's Gavin Gibson had a 30-yard pick-6 that put the Pirates up 21-6 on their way to a 28-3 halftime lead.SEE ALSO | Defense leads way as Duke University football beats Elon 26-3 in its first game under Manny Diaz
Bring your dog to a pool party on the Outer Banks for a good cause
Are you a dog owner looking for an afternoon of fun with your pet? The Coastal Humane Society invites all four-legged friends and their humans to attend its 5th Annual Soggy Dog Pool Party at the Outer Banks Family YMCA on Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For just $10 per dog (cash or check at the gate), your furry friends can enjoy a day of splashing fun while supporting the Coastal Humane ...
Seasoned Women’s health summit Sep. 6-9 to address uterine cancer, Gwen Ifill honored
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – September is Gynecological Cancer awareness month. Project Nana Inc. is geared to empower what it affectionally calls “seasoned women.” Throughout this month, there are several ways for you to get involved. The Second Annual Seasoned Women’s Health Summit is from Sept. 6 to...
‘Empowered to Vote’ Women gather in Norfolk to honor the legacy of Ida B. Wells
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – In honor of Women’s Equality Day, women from all over the state traveled to the Chrysler Museum for the Ida B. Wells March: ‘Empowered to Vote’ Saturday morning. Women in the NAACP organized the event to celebrate the legacy of Ida B. Wells and emphasize the importance of voting. “The Ida […]
WAVY/WVBT adds The CW Hampton Roads this fall
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY/NEXSTAR) — WAVY-TV 10, a leader in local news and entertainment, is pleased to announce the addition of The CW Network to our lineup, beginning Sunday. The CW Hampton Roads enhances WAVY-TV 10’s commitment to delivering diverse and engaging content to viewers across the region. Starting...
Perquimans educator succumbs to injuries after accident
EDENTON — A Perquimans County teacher and administrator has died following an accident last month. Melissa Pullin Fields, 53, died Sunday at East Carolina University Health Medical Center in Greenville. She was critically injured in a accident in Chowan County Saturday evening, Aug. 24. During the past week, people signed “get well” cards and wrote their thoughts and prayers inside a large book at Edenton Bay Trading Company where Fields...
Suffolk woman pleads guilty to fraud
NORFOLK, Va. — A Suffolk woman pleaded guilty on Aug. 26 to one count of healthcare fraud and six counts of making false statements relating to healthcare matters. According to court documents, from June 2016 through October 2018, Whitteney Guyton, 43, engaged in a scheme to defraud the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services, which administers Medicaid in the Commonwealth. Guyton owned and operated Synergy Health Systems LLC (Synergy), which provided healthcare services to patients covered by Medicaid, according to a press release from U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber.
Vehicle crash knocks out power in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Some Dominion Energy customers in Newport News remain without power as of 1 p.m. Sunday after a vehicle crash broke a power pole. About 4,700 customers in areas off Oyster Point Road initially lost power just before 7 a.m., according to Dominion Energy spokeswoman Cherise Newsome. Crews were able to use self-healing technology on the power lines to reroute the flow of power temporarily for most customers.
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