Derek Rogers thought he handled the "conversation" with his daughter about Santa Claus really well, but he quickly realized ...

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TROUTMAN, N.C. — A real-life "Elf on the Shelf" has been spotted in various spots around the town of Troutman, North Carolina this holiday season. So who is he? His name is Dale. He works for ...