Miss South Carolina Teen All American 2025

Conway, SC

Charleston Marie Porter is honored to serve as Miss South Carolina Teen All American. Proudly from the small town of Conway, South Carolina, she credits her hometown for shaping her values, resilience, and deep love for people. Outside of competition, Charleston enjoys line dancing, baking her Mimi’s famous peach cobbler, singing at church, riding the river, working as a hair and makeup artist, and spending quality time with her family.

At just eight years old, Charleston experienced a traumatic horse accident on her Papa’s farm that left her with injuries to her head, arm, and face. When she returned to school, she faced teasing and name-calling, leading her to struggle with self-worth. Through her faith, however, Charleston found strength and a renewed sense of identity. She realized that if Jesus could embrace His scars for her, she could embrace her own with pride. Today, she views her scars as symbols of perseverance, grace, and purpose.

That purpose inspired Charleston to create her initiative, Closing the Confidence Gap. For the past three years, she has read to children about kindness, taught the Fruits of the Spirit, and volunteered with organizations dedicated to uplifting and empowering others. Her mission is to help every person, especially young people, understand that no matter their scars—seen or unseen—they are loved, worthy, and enough.

As Miss South Carolina Teen All American, Charleston is dedicated to spreading the message that true confidence radiates from within and is one of the greatest superpowers we possess. She looks forward to serving her state with passion, dedication, and heart, and is excited to see the lives that will be impacted through this journey.