We are thrilled to announce the return of our Sweeps Pageant, which will be held on Saturday March 31^st, 2012 at the Garner Historic Auditorium.  We will crown three miss contestants and three outstanding teen contestants, giving six ladies the opportunity to compete in the 2012 Miss North Carolina and Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen Pageant. Interested candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Must have competed in a local preliminary pageant.
• Has given up a title and seeks opportunity to compete again.

Potential contestants must continue to compete in any local in which she residentially qualifies. Simply said, you cannot just wait for the sweeps pageant to participate again.  Although we wish we could allow all ladies the opportunity to compete, we must limit participation to no more than 15 Miss and 15 Teens.  Ladies who have any interest should send an email to kevindriver@missnc.org, to guarantee that you are on the e-mail list of potential contestants. Once the last Local Preliminary has taken place, which is March 3^rd, an instructional e-mail will go out to all Miss and Teens who have interest in competing in the sweeps pageant. The first 15 Miss and the first 15 Teens to respond will be guaranteed a spot as a sweeps contestant.

Both miss and OT contestants will complete a standard preliminary contract. Miss will follow the $100.00 CMNH donation entry method, and the outstanding teen contestants will pay a $100.00 entry fee to the Miss North Carolina Organization. Winners of the Miss/ OT Durham, Tar Heel, and Raleigh titles are released to re-compete after the state pageant in June. Contestants may continue to represent their tittle until they win another title or until March 1^st, 2013.

The Miss America Organization is proud to announce your opportunity to vote for a finalist at the 2012 Miss America Pageant, broadcast live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, January 14, 2012 on ABC. MAO has posted 53 exciting videos made by each of their 2012 contestants, showing off their style and personality and explaining why they should be chosen as the next Miss America!

There is a limit of one (1) vote per person and internet accessible device per contestant throughout the Voting Period, regardless of method of voting. Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. PST on January 12, 2012. CLICK HERE TO GO TO HAILEY’S VIDEO!

We are in the process of contacting those who have booked rooms at Planet Hollywood through the Miss North Carolina Organization.  Please be patient as you are contacted with information concerning an overbooking of rooms by PH and the resulting shift to another hotel.  For more information, please contact Beth Knox at bethknox@missnc.org

The Miss America Organization and presenting sponsors Ryan and Shawntel Wuerch are proud to present the Miss America Crown Celebration. Tickets are $100 each and include light dining, hors d’Oeuvres, desserts, coffee, tea and soft drinks. Cash bar will be available. The evening will feature a special program honoring state programs, live entertainment, the 53 state titleholders, Miss Americas and dancing.

Only 500 tickets sold for this event, so don’t miss out. Once tickets sell out there will be no more available.
TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD IN LAS VEGAS!

To purchase tickets, please fill out the following GALA TICKET ORDER FORM

If you have any questions, please contact Beth Knox at bethknox@missnc.org

October was certainly a busy month for me! From the State Fair, to traveling to different schools across NC, to several military events, I was one busy lady!
The booth at the State Fair was a huge hit! We had many people stop by to ask for information and take pictures. I have so many funny memories of funnel cakes and deep fried reese’s cups too! Mmmm! I’m getting excited just thinking about it! I also made friends with the guys running our neighbor booth, Heidi Jo’s Beef Jerky. Garry, the big man in charge, decided that the local titleholders and I should have “beef jerky titles” as well as our MAO titles. I was named Miss Sweet & Spicy! Ha! I will forever have wonderful memories of those long days at the NC State Fair!

I had the privilege of traveling to Washington, DC with 101 World War II veterans for the Triangle Flight of Honor in October as well. I heard so many inspiring stories that day of heroism at its best! I have never felt so patriotic and appreciative of our many American liberties as I did that day. The Flight of Honor was absolutely a day I will never forget.
My visit to Elkin Elementary was a lot of fun! I was there to celebrate Red Ribbon week, and to speak to the students about staying away from drugs and other harmful substances. Their questions at the end of my speech were priceless. One child asked me if I wanted any kids, then proceeded to tell me that I could have him if I wanted. Precious… I was also asked questions about the different languages I sing in, and why I wanted to be Miss America. The sweetest, most honest ones I got were “what are drugs?” and “Am I doing drugs if I’m taking medicine my doctor gave me?”. I was thrilled to see the sincere youthfulness in those children, and their excitement as I explained my journey as Miss North Carolina to them.
Moments like my visits at the State Fair and the sweet questions from elementary students in Elkin remind me why I love the Miss America system so much. I am truly thankful for the opportunity to share my journey as Miss NC with so many supportive North Carolinians. It is an honor to represent you!!
Best wishes,
Hailey

Wednesday, Oct. 19th:
5-9pm: Mike Smith, Hailey Best, and the newly crowned Greater Sandhills Queens, along with Kaye Fritz and Jan Spivey

Thursday, Oct. 20th:
9am to 1pm: Kevin Driver and Hailey Best
1pm to 5pm: Kevin Driver until 3pm, Beth Knox, Dana Reason Miss NC ’03, and Sharon Finch Van Vechten, Miss NC ’64
5pm to 9pm: Mike Smith, Hailey Best, and Olivia Izze, Miss Capital City

Friday, Oct. 21st:
9am to 1pm: Beth Knox and Beth Smith, Miss Gastonia
1pm to 5pm: Alan Clouse and the Garner NCOLM queens
5pm to 9pm: Kevin Driver and Hailey Best

Saturday, Oct. 21st:
9am to 1pm: Alan Clouse, Chelsea Guild Miss Goldsboro, Megan Anna Griffin Goldsboro’s OT, and Hailey Best
1pm to 5pm: Alan Clouse (until 3pm), Beth Knox, Barry Moody, Hailey Best, McKenzie Faggart, Mary Catherine Tucker Miss Coastal Carolina, and Jessica Lackey Miss Metrolina
5pm to 9pm: Beth Knox, Hailey Best, the newly crowned Miss and OT Fayetteville, and Barry Moody
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Got scholarship? The Miss North Carolina Pageant does! Stop by our booth at the NC State Fair to see how we can help you with your college funding! Together with the Miss America Organization, we are a part of the largest scholarship provider to women in the world!

Hailey Best will be attending the Charlotte Southern Women’s Show this weekend as a guest of Artistry Cosmetics!  Please stop by and say hello! 

Hailey will be appearing on the Carolina’s Medical Main Stage speaking and hosting a Q&A on Artistry Cosmetics on the below dates:

Friday:  11:45am to 12:15pm, then at the Artistry booth until 3pm

Saturday:  1:45pm to 2:15pm, then at the Artistry booth until 5pm

Sunday:  12:45pm to 1:15pm, then at the Artistry booth until 4pm

Beth Knox has 30 passes available for this event that can be picked up in Raleigh!  Email her for more info:  bethknox@missnc.org