Logan Wells, Miss Palmetto’s Teen, Crowned Miss South Carolina’s Teen 2026

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — According to the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization, Logan Wells, Miss Palmetto’s Teen, was crowned Miss South Carolina’s Teen 2026 on Friday evening at the Township Auditorium in Columbia.

Wells earned the title along with a $12,500 scholarship meant to help further her educational and career goals.

Wells is a Columbia native and rising high school senior. 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.

As Miss South Carolina’s Teen, Wells will serve as a brand ambassador for the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization while representing the Palmetto State at Miss America’s Teen.

The organization says Wells’ community service initiative, Fresh Friends, promotes inclusivity and volunteerism by connecting high school students with meaningful service opportunities in their communities.

Outside of the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization, Wells is a member of her school’s varsity cross country, track and cheerleading teams. She plans to pursue a career in medicine and hopes to become a neurosurgeon after completing an internship with a local neurosurgeon. She says her passion for service has also led her to volunteer with organizations including Bold Hope, Home Works and Jack and Jill.

Wells’ journey with the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization began as a Palmetto Star, where she participated in the mentoring program for four years before earning local titles as Miss Columbia’s Teen and Miss Palmetto’s Teen.

Wells succeeds LilyKate Barbare, Miss South Carolina’s Teen 2025, and will represent South Carolina at Miss America’s Teen.

Four additional delegates rounded out this year’s top five, with all receiving scholarships for their top five placement:

• First Runner-Up: Alissa Claire Rhodes, Miss Fox Creek High School’s Teen

  • $7,500 Scholarship

• Second Runner-Up: Eva Reed Wilson, Miss Golden Corner’s Teen

  • $5,000 Scholarship

• Third Runner-Up: Kursten Long, Miss Newberry’s Teen

  • $2,500 Scholarship

• Fourth Runner-Up: Cleo Floyd-Johnstone, Miss Ballentine’s Teen

  • $1,500 Scholarship

Top 10 Finalists:

Kenzie Welch, Miss Lowcountry’s Teen

Belle Foster, Miss Gray Collegiate’s Teen

Mackenzie Fabian, Miss St. George’s Teen

Allison Eskew, Miss Greater Carolina’s Teen

Kamryn Mathis: Miss Greer High School’s Teen

Miss South Carolina competition week concludes with Miss finals on Saturday, also at the Township Auditorium. Tickets may be purchased via Ticketmaster or at the Township box office.

Founded in 1936, the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization is one of the state’s largest providers of scholarships for young women, awarding more than $280,000 in 2026.

The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization operates within the guidelines of the Miss America Opportunity while stressing individuality, personal development, communication skills and physical and mental health.

For more information, visit miss-sc.org.