BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] A board-certified interventional cardiologist who recently joined the Ibrahim Heart Clinic is working to bring advanced cardiac, vascular, and valve procedures to the local community — and his message to residents is clear: early detection saves lives. Dr. Yashwant Agrawal, who goes by Dr. Yash, introduced himself and his specialties during … Read more
Nearly 70 Bradford High School students earned certifications in two technology areas this fall: computer device configuration and management, and visual design using Adobe Photoshop. The school, in a news release, said these classes, part of Bradford High’s career and technical education programs, have enabled students to earn highly recognized industry certifications that showcase both … Read more
The Bradford County Department of Health in partnership with the Healthy Communities of Florida, UF/IFAS Bradford County Extension Office and the Alligator Creek Garden Club will be hosting a weekly series of free educational classes for all residents to attend. These workshops will help participants be able to grow their own vegetables from a third-story … Read more
BY LIZZIE WHITEHEAD Livestock & Natural Resources The method for administering Florida’s pesticide license exams is undergoing a notable change. Beginning Oct. 1, UF/IFAS will be handing over all pesticide testing responsibilities to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and will no longer be giving pesticides exams in UF/IFAS Extension Offices. FDACS intends to … Read more
The Bradford County Education Foundation will host its annual Leave a Legacy event on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. at Starke’s Madison Street Baptist Church. This year’s honorees are Linda Bennett and Vivian Ramseur. Tickets, which are $30, include dinner and can be purchased from any BCEF board member or via the “Bradford County … Read more
Dreamers and Doers of Bradford County Inc. celebrated the rich history and culture of African American freedom and heritage with a Juneteenth Gala and Pageant. The pageant featured talented contestants, honoring the resilience and strength of the Black community. Led by a dedicated committee including Valara Petteway (director), Shaunte Carter, Jarvis Desue, Audrey Myers, Daisy … Read more
BY CLIFF SMELLEY Telegraph Staff Writer Former Union County High School football coach Buddy Nobles passed away at the age of 53 on Jan. 23, 2020, succumbing to the cancer he was diagnosed with last summer. Nobles, who was both an assistant and head coach at UCHS, was the head coach at Georgia’s Irwin County … Read more
