Feature Stories

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

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

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

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

On the field, the coach assumes the role of a mentor inherently. Athletes, as mentees, are called not only to learn from the coach, but from each other, producing a collective sharing of skills and … [Read more...] about Zooming into Home Plate

At just six-years-old, Special Olympics Forsyth County athlete TJ Gerald is a force to be reckoned with. Participating in Special Olympics Young Athletes, an early childhood play program for children … [Read more...] about Young Athlete Takes the Lead

An innovative giant in engineering technology to solve global challenges, Lenovo propels productivity through a variety of modernized devices, services and applications. At its core, Lenovo seeks to, … [Read more...] about Two to Tango, Many to Make a Difference

Despite unprecedented changes to their fall training season, Special Olympics Gaston County athletes are, quite literally, rising above to stay focused on all aspects of health. In addition to … [Read more...] about Gaston County Athletes Rise Above

The latest Chapelboro Hometown Hero of the Week Award recipient is Special Olympics Orange County athlete, volunteer and coach, Kwame Alston. Regardless of the role that he is playing, Kwame gives 110 … [Read more...] about Chapelboro Honors a Local Special Olympics Hero

The Gillan family has been standing on the sidelines of Special Olympics events for many years. For their family, volunteering with Special Olympics North Carolina has been the foundation of building … [Read more...] about A Heart for Service: The Gillan Family