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Dunn woman, Meredith student claims Miss NC crown

A college student from Dunn is the new Miss North Carolina. Kate Peacock was crowned Saturday night after a live competition at Raleigh's Memorial Auditorium.

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DUNN, N.C. — A college student from Dunn is the new Miss North Carolina. Kate Peacock was crowned Saturday night after a live competition at Raleigh's Memorial Auditorium.

Peacock wins a $12,500 scholarship to use toward her studies at Meredith College.

For a tap dance to "Swing the Mood," Peacock also was awarded the Hailey Best Overall Talent Award.  

Miss Metrolina Cheslie Kryst was 1st Runner Up and was awarded a $3,500 scholarship.

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