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Feature Stories

What Counts

May 13, 2022 | Categories: Feature Stories

Special Olympics Wake County athlete Judy Nutter is exceptional in her ability to recall specific dates. A friend from high school? She knows their birthdate - the day, month, and year. Her first day … [Read more...] about What Counts

Righthand Man

May 13, 2022 | Categories: Feature Stories

According to Special Olympics Davidson County athlete Will Gaddis’ mother Cindy, he has always been fast. Recognizing that talent at a young age, Cindy searched for a place where Will could be … [Read more...] about Righthand Man

Celebrity Status

May 2, 2022 | Categories: Feature Stories

“I am very excited.” Special Olympics Cherokee County athlete Shakaela Sudderth has every reason to be excited. Competing in athletics, Shakaela will represent Team Special Olympics North Carolina … [Read more...] about Celebrity Status

Chosen

April 19, 2022 | Categories: Feature Stories

“I always wanted to find things for him to do. Even when he was in school, he wanted to play basketball, he just never got chosen. I’m just excited for him to be a part of this team.” Barbara Bynum … [Read more...] about Chosen

Idlewild for Inclusion

April 18, 2022 | Categories: Feature Stories

On Wednesday, April 6, Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) hosted a national banner presentation for Idlewild Elementary School in Charlotte, North Carolina, for their efforts to provide inclusive … [Read more...] about Idlewild for Inclusion

WahZOOMs

April 13, 2022 | Categories: Feature Stories

Families will meet around the dining table for meals, travel for annual reunions or gather around the television for movie night. Beginning during the pandemic, the Special Olympics … [Read more...] about WahZOOMs

The Beast from the East

April 11, 2022 | Categories: Feature Stories

“We’re going to start at the beginning, how does that sound? We initially started with Special Olympics when we lived in Maryland and we started with cycling, so Katie was learning how to cycle. We … [Read more...] about The Beast from the East

It Starts With Inclusion

March 15, 2022 | Categories: Feature Stories

During Inclusion Week at Beverly Woods Elementary School in Charlotte, North Carolina, students with and without intellectual disabilities walk hand in hand, parading through the school, in what is … [Read more...] about It Starts With Inclusion

Horse Talk

March 10, 2022 | Categories: Feature Stories

Being on a team means being able to trust one’s teammates. For Special Olympics Durham County athlete Nathan Klein, that teammate is a horse. This summer, Klein will represent Special Olympics … [Read more...] about Horse Talk

Smithfield-Selma High School Celebrates National Banner Recognition

February 28, 2022 | Categories: Feature Stories

More than 500 schools across North Carolina are currently participating in Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® programming. A Special Olympics Unified Champion School has an inclusive school … [Read more...] about Smithfield-Selma High School Celebrates National Banner Recognition

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