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Santa’s Helpers: Santa Al

Twenty-five years of Santa-ing led Al Capehart to write a book about his Santa Claus adventures.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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Santa’s Helpers: The Certified Santa

With an Advanced Master's Degree in Santa Clausology, Jac Grimes is the real deal when it comes to Santa Claus.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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Santa’s Helpers: Colonel Claus

Some Santas prefer to be dressed all in fur, but Jim Dyer chooses camouflage.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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Santa’s Helpers: The Giving St. Nick

Sam Simmons and his wife, Julia — the perfect Santa and Mrs. Claus duo — are dedicated to giving back to the children in their community.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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Santa’s Helpers: Ho Ho Ho, Look Out Below

Travis Weil doesn't need a sleigh — this Santa uses ropes and a harness to rappel down Chimney Rock.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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Santa’s Helpers: The Happiest Santa

For Warren Keyes, making sure people are happy — children and parents alike — is his No. 1 goal.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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Santa’s Helpers: Kringle at Law

Ron Campbell may have had a successful legal career, but for the past 52 years, his true calling has been being Santa Claus.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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Santa’s Helpers: Santa of the Long Leaf Pine

Cliff Snider — aka Cliff Kringle — just wants to be the best Santa he can be.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
For a Chapel Hill Native, Being a Tar Heel is Timeless
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For a Chapel Hill Native, Being a Tar Heel is Timeless

The mother of all college towns has an allure that lasts, no matter how many years — or miles — go by.

by Marshéle Carter
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