Lumbee beauty case still unresolved

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2002

A Lumbee woman who won the North Carolina beauty title only to have it stripped from her is in arbitration with state pageant officials.

In the meantime, a state judge refused to recognize anyone as Miss North Carolina. Rebekah Revels contends she is the rightful winner but stepped down after a former boyfriend said he had revealing photos of her.

Due to the dispute, Revels was not allowed to participate in the Miss American pageant. But she and runner-up Misty Clymer continue to represent themselves as the state winner.

Get the Story:
Nobody's Miss NC, judge says (The Charlotte Observer 10/9)
Miss NC to remain unrecognized (The Raleigh News and Observer 10/9)
Judge: Neither Revels Nor Clymer Should Be Recognized As Miss N.C. (WRAL 10/8)

Relevant Links:
Miss America - http://www.missamerica.org

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Lumbee woman's suit against ex delayed (9/10)
Lumbee woman goes to Miss America (9/9)
Lumbee woman restored beauty crown (9/5)
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