Two Virginia Queens Rise Together | Roanoke News

Two young trailblazers from Southwest Virginia are lighting up the state: Cadeyn Riddle, crowned Miss Virginia’s Teen 2026, balances senior year, student leadership, and cheerleading while championing self-acceptance and a future in theater; Maddie Marchant, newly crowned Miss Virginia, takes a year off college to tour the state, inspiring Virginians to find purpose and make informed choices, all while representing her Appalachian roots on a national stage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bfbc11724a978349