RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — A new Miss North Carolina has been crowned.
Carrie Everett was crowned on Saturday, June 29th.
Everett is Miss Johnston County and a sophomore at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), an HBCU located in Durham.
During the competition, Everett promoted her community service efforts, “Building Community with Equity,” and sang a musical rendition of “And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going” from “Dreamgirls.”
“When I applied for the pageant this year, I had only $40 in my pocket,” said Carrie Everett. “This is the reality for many young women in this country. I believe in the Miss America opportunity and what it has done and continues to do for young women like me. Having earned this title, I am empowered and ready to drive a new culture of equality within the brand.”
Miss North Carolina 2024: Carrie Everett (Photo: Len Long)
Everett will receive a yearly cash prize of $20,000 and a car, plus an additional $3,500 in scholarships for any other awards she wins during the competition. Everett will represent North Carolina in the Miss America pageant.
David Clegg, chairman and president of the Miss North Carolina Association Board of Directors, said of Everett's award, “The crowning of Carrie Everett is another opportunity to showcase to our state the unique experiences, talents and community contributions of this outstanding student from the University of North Carolina.”
Miss North Carolina Court
- 4th Place: Miss Asheville, Sophia Kellstrom
- Runner-up: Miss Blue Ridge Valley, Hannah Welborn Lewis
- Runners-up: Miss Ballantine, Lauryn Mallard
- Runner-up: Miss Central Carolina, Keely Jones
Miss North Carolina Court 2024 (Photo: Len Long)
This year marks the 87th anniversary of the Miss North Carolina pageant.
Everett is the fourth black woman to win the title since the contest began in 1937.
- Deneen Graham won in 1983
- Alexandra Badgett is crowned 2019-2020 champion
- Caroline Martin crowned in 2022
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Carrie Everett (Photo by Len Long)
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