North Carolina Miss USA loses crown after resurfaced racist posts
Brittany Boltinhouse was dethroned as Miss North Carolina USA after resurfaced social posts containing racial slurs prompted organizers to uphold the title's standards; first runner-up Myla Hadley is now Miss North Carolina USA 2026, as Boltinhouse had prepared to compete at Miss USA in Miami, with the organization stressing growth, accountability, and integrity.