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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Former Clemson player, assistant coach Willie Anderson dies at 72
Willie Anderson, the only person in Clemson football history to earn both first-team All-ACC honors as a player and serve as a full-time assistant coach on a national championship team, has died, the school announced Friday. He was 72. Clemson said Anderson died Wednesday in Sumter, South Carolina. No cause of death was given. Anderson was a three-year starter at Clemson at middle guard and linebacker from 1972-74. He started 31 of Clemson's 33 games over those three seasons. In a game against rival South Carolina in 1974, Anderson made 21 tackles in a 39-21 win at Memorial Stadium. He was named first-time All-ACC that season. Anderson signed a free agent contract with the then-Oakland Raiders and later played the 1975 season with the Birmingham Vulcans of the World League of American Football. He joined the Clemson coaching staff in 1976 and was promoted to a full-time position as tight ends coach in 1979. He went on to coach the team's defensive ends in 1980 and helped the Tigers win their first national championship the following season. ___ AP college football:
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Clemson player, assistant coach Willie Anderson dies at 72
Willie Anderson, the only person in Clemson football history to earn both first-team All-ACC honors as a player and serve as a full-time assistant coach on a national championship team, has died, the school announced Friday. He was 72. Clemson said Anderson died Wednesday in Sumter, South Carolina. No cause of death was given. Anderson was a three-year starter at Clemson at middle guard and linebacker from 1972-74. He started 31 of Clemson's 33 games over those three seasons. In a game against rival South Carolina in 1974, Anderson made 21 tackles in a 39-21 win at Memorial Stadium. He was named first-time All-ACC that season. Anderson signed a free agent contract with the then-Oakland Raiders and later played the 1975 season with the Birmingham Vulcans of the World League of American Football. He joined the Clemson coaching staff in 1976 and was promoted to a full-time position as tight ends coach in 1979. He went on to coach the team's defensive ends in 1980 and helped the Tigers win their first national championship the following season. ___ AP college football:
Daily Mail
27-06-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Softball umpire collapses and dies in front of horrified children during a game
A much-loved softball umpire known as 'Uncle Mitch' has died after collapsing during a South Carolina youth tournament. Mitchell Huggins, 61, was rushed to hospital on Saturday afternoon after falling ill and passing out while officiating a game at Sumter Park, according to reports. He was pronounced dead at around 6pm at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Sumter County Coroner's Office later revealed to WACH-TV that the cause of death was heat stroke. County Coroner Robbie Baker said: 'People don't realize what heat does to a body, especially if you're properly hydrated the day before'. It's reported that temperatures reached 90 Fahrenheit on the day, however, photos taken of a thermometer on the turf showed it registered at 182.5 degrees. Huggins' sister, Pamela Rufus, has since confirmed that funeral services for the softball coach will be held on Saturday afternoon. Speaking to WIS, Rufus revealed that she was able to FaceTime her sibling when he momentarily regained consciousness before then passing out again. She later added: 'He just did what he did. I don't think he looked at temperature. He felt temperature, but he didn't look at temperature'. Another bystander told KARE-TV: 'He said he was hot. They tried to cool him down and got him some water. They finally called the ambulance, put him in a wheelchair, and rolled him down to the entrance of the ball field. He just slumped over'. Meanwhile, a Go Fund Me page set up for Huggins' family described the softball coach as 'not just an umpire'. 'He was a prominent figure in our community, recognized for his contagious smile and unwavering commitment. His passion for the game of softball and the people involved was always evident. 'His generosity, kindness, and encouragement have left a huge impact on countless individuals. He played a pivotal role in shaping the lives of numerous players, coaches, and officials. The number of lives Mitch positively influenced is immeasurable'. 'Mr. Mitch has a large family several of whom umpired with him. He often talked about his 14-year-old son Sheldon Hugging who's birthday is just a few short days away on July 4th and fiancé Margret McFadden among many others'.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Aerium's Breaking Barriers panel explores aviation hurdles, talks solutions
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Panelists at the Aerium Summit's Breaking Barriers and Building Futures event Thursday held candid conversations about the hurdles many women, people of color and students face when entering or exploring the aviation field. The event, held in the lower hangar at Nulton Aviation Services, featured topics such as expanding aviation education and workforce programs to underserved rural and urban communities and creating pathways for students of color and women. 'I continue to do what I do – I show up so young girls of color can see me,' panelist La'Quata Sumter said. 'I stand in that place to tell that young girl that she can do it.' Sumter is a professor of computer and electrical engineering and the CEO and founder of Focusing On Me Inc. and STEAM Thru Drones. Being on stage and conversing with fellow women in the industry was a rewarding experience for her, she said. 'It was definitely an amazing opportunity to be on a panel with women who have some common goals,' Sumter said. She was joined by Roxanne Ober, director of admissions and outreach for the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics; Elizabeth Tennyson, senior vice president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Foundation; and Talia Chippie, a Nulton Aviation Flight Academy student. Heather Tomasko, Aerium Women in Aviation Committee chair and John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport assistant manager, and Aviation Foundation of Pennsylvania President Sydney Harris served as moderators. They spoke about a variety of hurdles to education and technology that keep young, interested people from entering the aviation field; changing training techniques that once aimed for high drop-out rates; mentorship; and financial assistance. Tennyson said that even now, there's 'still some bias out there' for women and people of color in aviation, such as the idea of 'appropriate roles' for boys and girls. Aviation is a male-dominated field, Tennyson said, and Sumter said people of color and women obviously have a harder time entering these careers. But the entire panel encouraged everyone to pursue their passions for flight, aircraft maintenance or any related field. 'You are where you're supposed to be, and don't let anyone tell you you shouldn't be there,' Sumter said. Tennyson agreed, adding that one good aspect is that a lot of the barriers are being broken down. She said there is a significant number of financial aid opportunities for students to explore on the local, state and national level to leverage access to aviation careers. There are also expanding opportunities through career and technical education and some airlines offering tuition matches to help open doors. Ober touched on the success of student visits to hangars, and shared the example of Piedmont Airlines' aircraft maintenance technician tuition payment program that helps students enter, train and gain employment in the industry. Other topics the group covered included public and private partnerships, community outreach and diversity. Tennyson said many employers have found that diversity on the flight deck can be a great benefit to an organization. Women and people of color can provide varied opinions and share their experiences, which strengthens the overall team, she said. 'Everything is moving in the right direction, and that's fantastic,' Tennyson said. The Breaking Barriers panel was the last of the two-day Aerium Summit. The conversation was immediately followed by the closing event that featured Nulton Aviation President Larry Nulton, state Department of Education Bureau of Career and Technical Education Director Judd Pittman, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry President and CEO Luke Bernstein, and state Reps. Jim Rigby and Judy Ward. Additional sessions Thursday ranged from innovations in aviation maintenance to bridging the gap between education and aviation. It was also announced that the 45th Annual Pennsylvania Aviation Conference will take place Oct. 6 through Oct. 8 in Johnstown. The gathering will be hosted by the Aviation Council of Pennsylvania in collaboration with Aerium and feature panels, student tours, and opportunities for exhibits. For more information, visit
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Brickbat: Cursing Ain't Allowed in School
Police officer Gerald Richardson has been charged with third-degree assault and battery for knocking down a 17-year-old high school student in Sumter, South Carolina. According to arrest warrants, Richardson confronted the student for cursing in a school hallway, and after he cursed again, Richardson shoved him to the ground, causing minor injuries to the student's head and arm. The incident was reported to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, which investigated due to the involvement of a police officer. Richardson was released on $1,000 bond, and the Sumter Police Department placed him on administrative leave without pay pending further investigation. The post Brickbat: Cursing Ain't Allowed in School appeared first on
