CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin announced at a memorial on Sunday where Williams was remembered for his courage, humility and selflessness. “He never quit giving
Responding to proposed Lakin Hospital closure
By Beth Sergent - bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com
Delegate Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason), who represents the 13th District in the House of Delegates, is pictured in Charleston this week at the Capitol. (West Virginia Legislative Photography, Perry Bennett Photo)
WEST COLUMBIA, W.Va. Proposed legislation which would close four state run long-term care facilities, including Lakin Hospital, remained parked in the House’s finance committee as of Tuesday afternoon.
House Bill 2626 proposes Lakin, along with Joe Manchin, Sr. Health Care Center in Fairmont, Hopemont Hospital in Preston County and Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley, would close effective Jan. 1. 2022.