All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Nashville Getaway: Five-day motor coach trip to the Music City planned for December

BUCKHANNON — Evelyn Post, Executive Director of Central West Virginia Aging Services, recently announced a Diamond Tours luxury motor coach trip to Nashville. The trip is sponsored by the agency and is scheduled for December 2-6, 2024. It includes five days and four nights from Monday to Friday.

Participants will enjoy four nights of lodging in the Nashville area and eight meals, including four breakfasts and four dinners. The trip features several attractions, including a guided tour of Nashville, a visit to the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and a show at the Grand Ole Opry.

Attendees will also experience a guided tour of the Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery. Next, you will have admission to the top-rated Johnny Cash museum and the opportunity to explore historic downtown Nashville, including dinner and a show at the fabulous Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater.

Additional stops include the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Patsy Cline Museum, with admission paid.

Travel hostess Tammy Leggett can provide further details and be reached at 304-472-0395 or 1-800-296-0069. A $75 deposit is due at signing, with the remainder due by September 25, 2024.

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