Special Olympics SC

Irmo Police investigating stolen trailers, one trailer used for Special Olympics SC

Special Olympics of South Carolina says a trailer full of items was stolen just after midnight in Irmo

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Special Olympics of South Carolina says a trailer full of items was stolen just after midnight off Oak Park Drive. Irmo Police is investigating. Officials say the 10-foot box trailer had a sound system, polar plunge t-shirts, banners, and more items. All of the items are supposed to be used for various Special Olympics events, say Special…

Special Olympics Rallies to ‘End the R Word’

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Special Olympics Athletes, friends and family rallied at the State House…putting an end to the r-word. Hundreds gathered at the State House Tuesday to stand in solidarity with the “Special Olympics of South Carolina” by no longer using a word demeaning to those thriving with mental challenges. Organizers say more than 2 thousand students, parents and faculty from…

State Fall Games for Special Olympics S.C. kick off Friday night

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) – The 2017 State Fall Games for Special Olympics South Carolina kick off Friday night in Greenville. The organization said the weekend-long event will bring 1,400 athletes, Unified Partners and coaches, and hundreds of family members, caregivers and volunteers to the area. Athletes compete at various levels in seven different sports: bocce, bowling, disc gold, volleyball, flag…