Carrie Everett, the former Miss North Carolina and an HBCU student at North Carolina Central who broke new ground during her historic reign, has died after a battle with a rare and aggressive form of gastric cancer.
Her family confirmed that Everett passed away Monday morning. She was known across North Carolina and beyond for her grace, talent, and determination. Everett made history in 2024 when she became the first Miss North Carolina to attend an HBCU, earning the crown while a student at North Carolina Central University.
A Seattle native, Everett was a vocal performance major at NCCU and planned to graduate in 2027. Her rise on the pageant stage made her a symbol of possibility for HBCU students, especially young women who saw themselves reflected in her journey…