“I would be home alone in my apartment and my roommate would come home and hear me jumping around and screaming, having the time of my life. He was like, ‘Oh, that’s just Josh again doing his Special … [Read more...] about Feel Better Button
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Ethan Porwick: Goes the Distance
On an average day, Special Olympics Orange County athlete Ethan Porwick can easily log more than 40,000 steps on a pedometer, that’s about 20 miles. Competing and training in athletics, tennis and … [Read more...] about Ethan Porwick: Goes the Distance
New League in Town
Today, more people are watching esports content in the United States than the NBA, MLB or NHL, equating to nearly 90 million viewers. These statistics, according to Forbes, reflect a shift in … [Read more...] about New League in Town
Special Olympics North Carolina names new director for Special Olympics Guilford County
Emily Ridge of Greensboro, NC, has been named the full-time director for Special Olympics Guilford County effective immediately, according to Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) President/CEO Keith … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina names new director for Special Olympics Guilford County
Two-week countdown to pull 30,000-pound plane for 2021 Plane Pull® benefitting Special Olympics NC
Name of Event: Special Olympics North Carolina Plane Pull® Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 Location: Raleigh-Durham International Airport Two weeks are left to register for the 2021 Plane Pull … [Read more...] about Two-week countdown to pull 30,000-pound plane for 2021 Plane Pull® benefitting Special Olympics NC
Run the Special Olympics Mecklenburg County and Cabo Fish Taco 5K Taco Dash Sunday, Nov. 7
Name of Event: Special Olympics Mecklenburg County and Cabo Fish Taco 5K Taco Dash Date: Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 Time: Check-in begins at 8 a.m. Location: McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, … [Read more...] about Run the Special Olympics Mecklenburg County and Cabo Fish Taco 5K Taco Dash Sunday, Nov. 7
In Full Bloom
In rural Orange County, just off of North Carolina Highway 54, is a haven in full bloom. A Chapel-Hill-based flower farm, Blawesome is the product of a family’s dream to have their son gain … [Read more...] about In Full Bloom
Super Sledge
Mason Sledge is a superhero; not in the conforming, stereotypical sense of the word. Mason Sledge is not the undercover warrior, clad in spandex, sporting a neon symbol hinting at his fictional … [Read more...] about Super Sledge
Nobody’s Too Busy
He’s the chief law enforcement officer in New Hanover County, tasked with the enforcement of laws, the prevention of crime and the preservation of order. Since 1991, Sheriff Ed McMahon has been … [Read more...] about Nobody’s Too Busy
Register to pull 30,000-pound plane for 2021 Plane Pull® benefitting Special Olympics NC
Name of Event: Special Olympics North Carolina Plane Pull® Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 Location: Raleigh-Durham International Airport Registration is now open for the 2021 Plane Pull … [Read more...] about Register to pull 30,000-pound plane for 2021 Plane Pull® benefitting Special Olympics NC
