Police Escort Sends Area 18 Athletes on Their Way to Virginia Beach By Jennifer Bailey Staff Writer   Clifton Forge, VA (Nov. 6, 2026)— The Area 18 Special Olympics team had a memorable sendoff this morning just before their journey to the 2026 Special Olympics Fall Championship games in Virginia Beach. The sendoff took place at 10:00 a.m. at Hardee's in Clifton Forge, located at 502 West Ridgeway Street, and included a special police escort. Sheriff Kyle Moore was an enthusiastic participant, joining the escort and expressing his best wishes and love to the team. His spirited message was captured live by the Alleghany Journal, adding a personal touch to the athletes' special morning. The Special Olympics Fall Championship, scheduled for November 7-8, promises to be an exciting event. With over 1,200 athletes from across the state, the competition will feature a diverse array of sports including, but not limited to, bocce, soccer, golf, roller skating, and more. The Alleghany Journal wishes all of the athletes and their chaperones a safe and memorable weekend.

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