WMBF News reports that (WIS) - A Columbia native has been crowned as the new Miss South Carolina teen.
Logan Wells, Miss Palmetto’s Teen and a Columbia native, was crowned Miss South Carolina’s Teen 2026 on Friday at Township Auditorium, earning a $12,500 scholarship.
A Columbia native and rising high school senior, Wells distinguished herself throughout the week of competition.
In addition to winning the title, she earned the Overall Interview Award and Overall Evening Gown Award, as well as Preliminary Fitness and Preliminary Evening Wear awards.
Wells succeeds LilyKate Barbare and will represent the state at Miss America’s Teen; runners-up were Alissa Claire Rhodes ($7,500), Eva Reed Wilson ($5,000), Kursten Long ($2,500), and Cleo Floyd-Johnstone ($1,500).
Miss South Carolina competition week concludes with the Miss finals on Saturday, also at the Township Auditorium.