DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Two local high school students represented North Carolina at this year's Jimmy Awards after winning Best Actor and Best Actress at the 2025 DPAC Rising Star Awards.

The DPAC Rising Star Awards will be at 7:30 p.m. This year's hosts are Clay Aiken and special guest Tony Award Winner, J. Harrison Ghee.

The DPAC Rising Star Awards for more information. ABC11 is a proud sponsor of this event. The DPAC Rising Star Awards is presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.

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