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Swain County students, Special Olympics coordinators invite community to April 25 games at high school

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Two Swain County High School athletes and their special-education coach asked the school board to support the county as it hosts the Special Olympics regional games on April 25, 2025, including help with food, student volunteers and shirts for athletes and buddies.

Two Swain County High School athletes and the district’s Special Olympics coordinator told the Swain County Board of Education on Jan. 13 that Swain will host regional Special Olympics on April 25 and asked for community support.

Nolan Griggs, identified himself as a senior at Swain County High School, said he has competed in Special Olympics for many years and that his favorite part is the awards ceremony and hearing the crowd cheer when athletes receive medals.…

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