WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Thalian Association Children's Theater (TACT) will perform Disney's High School Musical.

The show first debuted on the Disney Channel in 2006 and became wildly popular.  It inspired two sequels, a concert tour, an ice skating show and a stage adaptation.

The show follows a group of high school kids dealing with crushes, sibling rivalry, rebellion, disappointment and success, all while trying to put on a high school musical.

The TACT version features 50 local young actors and is directed by David T.

KURE BEACH, NC (WECT) -  It's not often that folks get to do what they love and help others at the same time, but a CFCC business professor is finding a way to just that one day at a time.

Ben Shaw loves to surf. He also loves to help those with disabilities to experience the joys that surfing allows.

He is currently days away from finishing a year long journey of surfing everyday for charity.

Shaw volunteers with Ocean Cure. The group helps anyone from Wounded Warriors to children battling ALS.

"I saw first and the healing powers of the ocean…to see a smile come on a kid's face for the first time in who knows how long is special," he said.

Shaw says not all days were good to surf, but he tries to catch at least three every time he goes out.  

If you want to donate to his cause, you can visit his website at Bens365waves.wordpress.com.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - A Super Bowl champion is honored for his work with kids.

The Children's Museum of Wilmington held its annual Great Friend to Kids Awards ceremony Monday. The event honors those who serve children in the local and regional community.

This year's Inspirational Award went to Vonta Leach, a fullback for the Baltimore Ravens, the 2013 Super Bowl champions.

He grew up in Rowland, NC and founded the Vonta Leach Foundation which gives kids access to educational, recreational, and healthy living programs.

Four other awards were given during the ceremony: Curiosity, Innate Love of Learning, Imagination and Unsung Hero.

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