Charleston has a new queen to cheer for. Miss Charleston Lindsay Jones was crowned Miss South Carolina 2026 over the weekend, bringing the state’s top title home to the Holy City.
Multiple outlets — including WCBD News 2, WSPA 7NEWS, ABC Columbia, and wach.com — confirmed the crowning, with reports noting that Jones is an impressive achiever both on and off the stage. According to WLTX, she holds an MBA, is a Ph.D. candidate, and works as a sales executive, making her one of the most academically and professionally accomplished titleholders in recent memory.
Jones will go on to represent South Carolina at the Miss America competition, carrying the pride of Charleston with her. Her win is a feel-good moment for the entire Lowcountry community, and locals are already rallying behind their hometown titleholder as she prepares for the national stage.
Congratulations to Lindsay Jones — Miss Charleston and now Miss South Carolina 2026!
Sources: WCBD News 2, WLTX