Officers from multiple law enforcement agencies carried the Special Olympics torch through downtown Morganton, up South Sterling Street, down Enola Road and onto the field at Patton High School for the 2025 Special Olympics spring games on Friday.
Burke County Sheriff Banks Hinceman said it鈥檚 one of his favorite days of the year.
鈥淚 look forward to the Special Olympics day every year, and it鈥檚 just such a special day. ... It鈥檚 heartwarming,鈥� Hinceman said.
The route previously saw law enforcement officers carry the torch through the county to Hickory Police Department in Catawba County, but they decided to change it so those carrying the torch could go on to volunteer at the Special Olympics after the run, said 麻豆传媒 Public Safety Assistant Chief Keith Bowman.
鈥淲e added that last year and this is our second year doing that,鈥� Bowman said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 what makes it really special.鈥�