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Miss North Carolina USA 2026 Stripped of Title Over Allegations of Racism and Homophobia

Brittany Boltinhouse has been stripped of her title as Miss North Carolina USA 2026 just weeks before the national competition. The Miss USA organization cited a failure to uphold its standards regarding dignity and respect.

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Columbia, SCPhiladelphiaChicagoRaleigh–DurhamCharlotteDC / Maryland / Virginia

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