She also won her state 's Miss Photogenic award in that year .
Cooley first entered the Miss North Carolina USA pageant in 2004 , where she placed 1st runner - up to Ashley Puleo .
Cooley also won Cooley 's state 's Miss Photogenic award in that year .
Cooley first entered the Miss North Carolina USA pageant in 2004 , where she placed 1st runner - up to Ashley Puleo .