Feature Stories

Laura Vernon has been active in the Special Olympics movement since she was two years old. After relocating from Virginia to Greensboro, North Carolina, nearly three years ago, Laura’s parents, Teena … [Read more...] about Powering Up – The Vernon Family

Cheeseburger in paradise Medium-rare with mustard'd be nice Heaven on Earth with an onion slice I'm just a cheeseburger in paradise Like any beach music fanatic, Jimmy Buffett’s “Cheeseburger in … [Read more...] about Partner Up in Paradise

To compete in any sport, the skills an athlete must master are wide-ranging. Without an understanding of proper technique, accuracy fails. Without proper training and conditioning, there is no … [Read more...] about Lorenzo of All Trades

One of the pillars of Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC), health is a mindset, an action, a flagship in the context of sports programming for individuals with intellectual disabilities. In North … [Read more...] about Fighting for the Essentials

On Monday, March 8, Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) joins in the celebration of the women’s rights movement, recognized as International Women’s Day. This year’s campaign theme is “Choose to … [Read more...] about Inclusive Health, Powered by Women

In the game of lacrosse, the attackers are known as the team’s high-scoring arsenal. A threat to the opposing goalie, attack players score precisely and score often. Campbell University, a private … [Read more...] about Campbell University Student Athletes Score for Plunge in Place

For some, the onset of winter months means a seasonal visit to the ice skating rink. For Special Olympics Mecklenburg County athlete Kalani Suy, 21, a day at the rink is a year-round endeavor. An … [Read more...] about Kalani on Ice

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