3 years after diving accident left him paralyzed, NC man earns master's degree

3 years after diving accident left him paralyzed, NC man earns master's degree

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A man paralyzed in a diving accident three years ago is celebrating a major accomplishment. Eddy Matinyit just earned his master's degree. Matinyit's cap and gown are more than a symbol of academic achievement. They are the result of perseverance in the face of overwhelming obstacles and the support of a community that embraced him during the most difficult time of his life. "We love him like our own," said Eddy's friend C…