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

St. Joseph’s Foundation to hold 22nd Annual Golf Tournament Thursday, Aug. 6 at the Raven Golf Club at Snowshoe

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BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — St. Joseph’s Foundation will hold its 22nd Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, Aug. 6 at the Raven Golf Club at Snowshoe. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Registration includes a light breakfast, lunch on the course, dinner, goodie bags and eligibility for a variety of prizes.

Proceeds from this year’s tournament will benefit the “Every Heartbeat Matters” Cardiac Campaign. West Virginia has the highest rate of heart disease in the nation at 14.6% and the foundation is working to raise funds to support Cardiology Services and Cardiac Rehabilitation at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

A variety of sponsorships are available including the opportunity for a hole sponsorship which includes your name on the course and in the program.

For more information, call 304-473-6819; email Golf@WVUMedicine.org; or go online at www.stj.net and click the link to the Foundation.

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