GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A new Wayne County Fire Princess was crowned Saturday evening, October 10, as seven contestants competed for the title during the annual Wayne County Fire Princess Pageant at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Goldsboro.
The event began at 6 p.m., bringing together contestants representing local fire departments for an evening of competition and recognition.
Alaina Lancaster, representing the Nahunta Fire Department, was crowned the 2026 Wayne County Fire Princess, earning the top honor during the evening’s festivities.
The crowning moment was made even more special as outgoing 2025 Wayne County Fire Princess Addison West placed the crown on Lancaster, officially passing the title to her successor.
In addition to the crowning of the new Fire Princess, several other contestants were recognized for their achievements.
2026 Wayne County Fire Princess Pageant Results:
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2026 Wayne County Fire Princess: Alaina Lancaster — Nahunta Fire Department
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First Runner-Up: Emma Kornegay — Arrington Fire Department
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Second Runner-Up: Madeline Mason — New Hope Fire Department
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Third Runner-Up: Jazilyn Scott — Seven Springs Fire Department
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Miss Congeniality: Natalie Blake — Oakland Fire Department
The annual pageant provides an opportunity to recognize young women representing fire departments throughout Wayne County while celebrating the community’s connection to its local fire service.
The evening concluded with Lancaster beginning her reign as the 2026 Wayne County Fire Princess.
The 2026 Wayne County Fire Princess Pageant winners are pictured from left to right: Natalie Blake, Miss Congeniality (Oakland Fire Department); Alaina Lancaster, 2026 Wayne County Fire Princess (Nahunta Fire Department); Emma Kornegay, First Runner-Up (Arrington Fire Department); Madeline Mason, Second Runner-Up (New Hope Fire Department); and Jazilyn Scott, Third Runner-Up (Seven Springs Fire Department).
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