Special Olympics Coverage

Plane pull in Raleigh raises money for N.C. Special Olympics

Making a difference sometimes is a step-by-step process. At a plane competition at RDU International Airport, as Eric Miller explains, it was inch-by-inch.

WRAL's Ashley Rowe rappels down 30-story Raleigh tower

Watch live as WRAL's Ashley Rowe takes a 30-story plunge down the Wells Fargo building in downtown Raleigh to support the Special Olympics.

Over the Edge: WRAL's Ashley Rowe takes 30-story plunge for Special Olympics

WRAL anchor/reporter Ashley Rowe on Friday rappelled down the side of the 30-story Wells Fargo building in downtown Raleigh.

Hintz: Never looked down during 30-story rappel for Special Olympics

Kacy Hintz went 'Over the Edge' to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics.

WRAL's Kacy Hintz goes 'Over the Edge' for Special Olympics

Sports anchor and reporter Kacy Hintz is taking the plunge this morning, rappelling off a Raleigh skyscraper and an attention-getting fundraiser for Special Olympics.

Raleigh thrill-seekers will get the chance to rappel 30 stories in Raleigh on Oct. 1

Thrill-seekers will get the opportunity to rappel a 30-story skyscraper in downtown Raleigh on Oct. 1 in support of Special Olympics North Carolina

Robert Furges, WRAL contributor

SpiderMims: WRAL's Bryan Mims goes 'Over the Edge' for charity

WRAL's reporters sometimes double as superheroes, raising money for non-profits and helping benefit their community. On Friday, WRAL's Bryan Mims rappelled down a 30-story building in downtown Raleigh to raise money for the Special Olympics of North Carolina.

WRAL's own Spiderman: Bryan Mims rappels 30 stories off downtown Raleigh high-rise for charity

Yet another member of the WRAL TV news team is going to rappel 30 stories down a high-rise in downtown Raleigh to raise money for the Special Olympics North Carolina.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer & Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Special Olympics North Carolina cancels all fall competitions

A spokesman for SONC said a decision about winter competitions has not been made yet.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer

Special Olympics makes virtual workout

This time of year athletes with Special Olympics North Carolina would have been preparing for the Summer Games. The pandemic forced the organization to cancel the annual statewide competition this year, but there's a new way to keep athletes engaged and in shape while maintaining social distance.

Keep the Hope Torch Run goes virtual for Special Olympics

As they have done for years, law enforcement from across our state are stepping up to raise support for Special Olympics North Carolina.

Special Olympics NC athletes stay engaged amid coronavirus

The coronavirus has canceled athletic events around the country including the Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games. But just because that annual competition is canceled -- doesn't mean athletes haven't been staying engaged. Ellen Fahey, the Health Director for Special Olympics of North Carolina, shares more.

Fuquay-Varina school recognized for efforts with Special Olympics

Ballentine Elementary School in Fuquay-Varina received some special recognition Wednesday for its work with Special Olympics.

WRAL anchor to go 'Over the Edge' for Special Olympics NC

On Sept. 28, you can go "Over the Edge" and raise money for Special Olympics North Carolina. WRAL's Kathryn Brown will participate this year.

Chapel Hill doctor provides free eye screenings to Special Olympics athletes

Jason Minton is the lead doctor for Opening Eyes, a program that gives Special Olympics athletes in North Carolina a chance to see an eye doctor. That can be hard to do if you don't have medical benefits.

Mandy Mitchell, WRAL reporter

Healthy eyes for Special Olympics athletes

Healthy eyes for Special Olympics athletes

Holly Springs police officers serve breakfast treats for a good cause

Some Holly Springs Police officers teamed up with Dunkin' Donuts to sling the breakfast treats for a good cause. Officers from police departments across North Carolina are working to raise money for Special Olympics.

Apex man wins two golds at Special Olympics World Games

An Apex man took home two gold medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi.

Mandy Mitchell, WRAL reporter

Bryan Henry's Special Olympics web page

The 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi

The 2019 Special Olympics World Games were held in March in Abu Dhabi.

Special Olympics NC president discusses impact of proposed cuts

Special Olympics North Carolina President and CEO Keith Fishburne discusses the impact the proposed cuts for the program would have on the state.

Panthers honor Special Olympian with autographed sneakers

Former Panthers player Eugene Robinson wanted to do something special for a huge Panthers fan and Special Olympian.