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Special Olympics North Carolina is usually on the receiving end of support from the health care sector; however, the circumstances of coronavirus has given the organization a chance to give back … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina donates medical supplies in support of the health care community

In response to the cancellation of all in-person events and programming through May 31, 2020, Special Olympics North Carolina continues to prioritize health and fitness for athletes who have … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina shares virtual health resources with local athletes amid social distancing practices

Haley Salmons of New Bern has been named the local program coordinator for Special Olympics Pamlico County effective immediately, according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. Fishburne. In this … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina names new coordinator for Pamlico County

Janett Walker of Conway will be returning to the role of local program coordinator for Special Olympics Northampton County effective immediately, according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina names new coordinator for Northampton County

Name of Event: Cool Schools Rally and Polar Plunge and Triad Chill Polar Plunge Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 28 – Cool Schools Rally and Polar Plunge 10 a.m.: Registration 12 p.m.: Rally … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina calls area thrill seekers to go freezin’ for a reason Feb. 28-29 in Greensboro

The North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics recently presented state-level awards to outstanding individuals and law enforcement agencies that support Special Olympics North … [Read more...] about North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics honors outstanding individuals and agencies with awards

Cindy Castle of Sanford, NC, has been named the local program co-coordinator for Special Olympics Lee County effective immediately, according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. Fishburne. In this … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina names new co-coordinator for Lee County

Janell Rattler of Robbinsville, NC, has been named the local program co-coordinator for Special Olympics Qualla Boundary effective immediately, according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina names new co-coordinator for Qualla Boundary

Nearly 150 Special Olympics athletes from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina competed in the 2020 Special Olympics Southeast U.S. Winter Games – Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding … [Read more...] about 2020 Special Olympics Southeast U.S. Winter Games – Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding results released

The North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch for Special Olympics kicked off its 2020 campaign of raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics North Carolina during an annual conference held in … [Read more...] about North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics kicks off 2020 fundraising & awareness campaign