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Feature Stories

In Their Footsteps

January 27, 2023 | Categories: 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

A Force to be Reckoned With

January 27, 2023 | Categories: Feature Stories

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

To the Moon and the Back

January 23, 2023 | Categories: Feature Stories

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

First in the Saddle

January 12, 2023 | Categories: Feature Stories

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

Special Olympics Pitt County coach named 2022 Special Olympics North Carolina Coach of the Year

January 12, 2023 | Categories: Feature Stories, News Releases

Raymond Henderson of Greenville, North Carolina, was named the 2022 Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Frank Starling Coach of the Year, according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. Fishburne. … [Read more...] about Special Olympics Pitt County coach named 2022 Special Olympics North Carolina Coach of the Year

Special Olympics Mecklenburg County volunteer named 2022 Special Olympics North Carolina Volunteer of the Year

December 9, 2022 | Categories: Feature Stories, Volunteer

Craig Calcasola and his family joined the Special Olympics movement in Mecklenburg County in 2017, supporting their daughter Olivia, who is an active Special Olympics athlete. At the 2022 Special … [Read more...] about Special Olympics Mecklenburg County volunteer named 2022 Special Olympics North Carolina Volunteer of the Year

Course Correcting

December 5, 2022 | Categories: Feature Stories

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

Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month

November 15, 2022 | Categories: Feature Stories

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

Unchartered Courses

October 17, 2022 | Categories: Feature Stories

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

The We in Team

September 29, 2022 | Categories: Feature Stories

“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

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