Feature Stories

In 1936, the Summer Olympics were awarded to Berlin. Their footsteps leaving a permanent indent on history, athletes, such as Jessie Owens, raced Olympiastadion Berlin’s track. That year, Owens became … [Read more...] about In Their Footsteps

In My Own Words: It’s been wonderful to be an athlete that’s African American with an intellectual disability, to be able to play sports and to do things that we haven’t done and accomplish within … [Read more...] about A Force to be Reckoned With

When 8-year-old Lilah Carter opens the front door to My Way Tavern, a neighborhood favorite in Holly Springs, North Carolina, she might as well own the place. In the nearly 15 years her family has … [Read more...] about To the Moon and the Back

When eighth-grader Matias Garza’s family started looking for him an outlet that celebrated people and their differences, they found Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC). Garza’s first time ever … [Read more...] about First in the Saddle

If he is defined by one trait, Special Olympics Mecklenburg County equestrian athlete Julian Cargill is competitive. Sure, he is competitive with his peers. More than that, he is competitive with the … [Read more...] about Course Correcting

The Cherokee word “gadugi” means working together to improve the tribal community. A government service of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians, Cherokee Recreation works to strengthen “gadugi” … [Read more...] about Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month

The 2022 Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Golf Tour joined Special Olympics golfers from North and South Carolina on five different courses. Partnering with Special Olympics South Carolina, the … [Read more...] about Unchartered Courses

“In the Hispanic community, there is a big love for soccer… We have gotten to know other Hispanic families that may not have English as their first language and have kids with disabilities,” said … [Read more...] about The We in Team