Winter weather means a shift in pace for residents of Morehead City. Once crowded beaches are quieted by the end of tourist season in coastal North Carolina. That is not the case for Special Olympics … [Read more...] about Home Court Advantage
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Catawba Volunteers Parade in Passing
2020 has been a year marked by innumerous challenges, changes in pace and shifts in the way traditions and routines are implemented in communities. Normally a time of year when streets are cleared for … [Read more...] about Catawba Volunteers Parade in Passing
Special Olympics North Carolina names new co-coordinator for Onslow County
Melissa Valyo-Smith of Holly Ridge, NC, has been named the local program co-coordinator for Special Olympics Onslow County effective immediately, according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina names new co-coordinator for Onslow County
Special Olympics North Carolina names new coordinator for Dare County
Sandy Pace of Manteo, NC, has been named the local program coordinator for Special Olympics Dare County effective immediately, according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. Fishburne. In this volunteer … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina names new coordinator for Dare County
Special Olympics North Carolina names new coordinator for Pamlico County
Jessie Aldridge of New Bern, NC, has been named the local program coordinator for Special Olympics Pamlico County effective immediately, according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. Fishburne. In this … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina names new coordinator for Pamlico County
One Race, Many Finish Lines
A view of the finish line encapsulates the sentiments of accomplishment, euphoria and certain relief. What if the race has no defined finish line? The Virtual Quarry Rocks 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk and … [Read more...] about One Race, Many Finish Lines
One Step at a Time
In a world adapting to new norms, Special Olympics athletes are not immune to these adjustments: a living room becomes a gym, a sports practice becomes a virtual workshop, roommates and caretakers … [Read more...] about One Step at a Time
Special Olympics Orange County athlete recognized for tennis and sportsmanship excellence with 2020 statewide award
Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) recently presented Markell Corwin of Chapel Hill the 2020 Robb Williams Tennis Sportsmanship Award. Corwin was recognized with the award during a webinar session … [Read more...] about Special Olympics Orange County athlete recognized for tennis and sportsmanship excellence with 2020 statewide award
Special Olympics North Carolina honors members of the Durham Police Department for outstanding efforts in virtual fundraising event
Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) recently presented the Flame of Hope Award to Chief Cerelyn J. Davis and the Durham Police Department for their exceptional fundraising results in the North … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina honors members of the Durham Police Department for outstanding efforts in virtual fundraising event
Special Olympics athletes achieve fitness goals through virtual training program
Special Olympics athletes from across North Carolina have two weeks remaining in Special Olympics North Carolina’s (SONC) Partner Up Power Up program, a 10-week virtual Unified Sports® training and … [Read more...] about Special Olympics athletes achieve fitness goals through virtual training program
