Fifteen years after she was crowned Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen, and ten years after she was crowned Miss North Carolina, McKenzie Jade Faggart holds a place in our history that continues to inspire. She was the first woman ever to wear both crowns. It is a milestone that deserves to be said out loud, […]
Lauryn Mallard of Advance, NC was crowned Miss North Carolina 2026 at the High Point Theatre on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Mallard promoted her Community Service Initiative “Fight with Grace: Fundraising and Advocating for Childhood Cancer” and received $20,000 in scholarships. The Miss division awarded over $84,500 in scholarships and grants throughout the competition week.
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Camdyn Lee of Catawba, NC was crowned Miss North Carolina’s Teen 2026 at the High Point Theatre on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Lee promoted her Community Service Initiative “It Begins with Y.O.U. – Youth, Overcoming, and Uplifting” and received $9,500 in scholarships and grants. The Teen competition awarded over $34,000 in scholarships and grants to contestants throughout the competition week.
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38 Miss and 38 Teen candidates compete for spots at Miss America, Miss America’s Teen national pageants HIGH POINT (June 26, 2026) – Preliminary Night Three of the Miss North Carolina and Miss North Carolina’s Teen competition took place Friday evening at the High Point Theatre. A total of 38 Miss candidates and 38 Teen
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38 Miss and 38 Teen candidates compete for spots at Miss America, Miss America’s Teen national pageants HIGH POINT (June 25, 2026) – Preliminary Night Two of the Miss North Carolina and Miss North Carolina’s Teen competition took place Thursday evening at the High Point Theatre — following an earlier-than-usual day at the venue, after a power outage
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38 Miss and 38 Teen candidates compete for spots at Miss America, Miss America’s Teen national pageants HIGH POINT (June 25, 2026) – The Miss North Carolina and Miss North Carolina’s Teen preliminary competition got underway on Wednesday evening at the High Point Theatre, but a nearby power outage interrupted Preliminary Night One midway through
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6/24/26 11:41PM Update– The Miss North Carolina Organization will resume Wednesday’s preliminary competition at 4PM on Thursday, June 25. All Wednesday ticketholders and live stream passes will be valid for the new event time, and no further action is needed. Thursday’s preliminary will be delayed until 7:30PM.
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Throughout my year as Miss North Carolina, Jernigan’s has been a trusted source of style, confidence, and Southern hospitality. With beautiful locations in Dunn and Lumberton, they offer so much more than clothing, creating a shopping experience that feels personal, thoughtful, and unforgettable.
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The Miss North Carolina Organization is excited to launch the Class of 2026 People’s Choice campaign. From June 1 through June 26, supporters can cast $1 votes through Spotfund to help one Miss candidate and one Teen candidate secure a guaranteed spot in the Top 11 Semi-Finalists on Saturday, June 27.
Throughout the year as Miss North Carolina, working with Marlana Semenza has been about so much more than photography. Her gift for capturing purpose, growth, and the woman behind the crown has made every session meaningful, personal, and unforgettable.
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