Franklin Street Coverage

Live look at Franklin Street in Chapel Hill as Duke hosts UNC

Tipoff between Duke and UNC is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham. Here is a live look at Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. This video does not have sound.

UNC fans rush Franklin Street in Chapel Hill after beating Duke 84-79

North Carolina fans rushed Franklin Street on Saturday night after the Tar Heels beat the Duke Blue Devils, 84-79.

UNC fans rush Franklin Street in Chapel Hill after beating Duke

North Carolina fans rushed Franklin Street after the Tar Heels beat the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday night. Here is a live look at Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. This video does not have sound.

'The Duke game is all that matters': UNC fans celebrate win over Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium

Fans of the North Carolina Tar Heels are celebrating their win over the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday night. The Tar Heels won 84-79.

Carly Haynes and Willie Daniely, WRAL reporters

Chapel Hill staple to close after 47 years in business

Linda's Bar and Grill on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill will close its doors permanently Friday, restaurant representatives confirmed to WRAL Tuesday.

Chapel Hill police identify suspect in Guglhupf Bake Shop attack, charge him with assault

Chapel Hill police are asking that anyone who knows where John Isaac Roach, 48, may be call them at 919-968-2760. Roach is wanted on a misdemeanor assault charge for an attack last week at Guglhupf Bake Shop on Franklin Street.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Man attacked in bakery on Franklin Street, police searching for suspect

The Chapel Hill Police Department is seeking the community's assistance in identifying an individual following an assault at 1800 East Franklin Street last week.

Chapel Hill police seek public's help to identify suspect in Franklin Street assault

Surveillance video captured a person entering a business on the block of 1800 East Franklin Street, approaching a customer, and knocking them to the ground.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Franklin Street Halloween party draws thousands despite rain

Despite Tuesday night's rain, the Halloween party on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill proceeded as planned.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Thousands flock to Franklin Street to celebrate Halloween

Franklin Street was closed to traffic on Halloween night as thousands of people poured onto the street to celebrate in costumes.

Increased security, road closures planned for Halloween on Franklin Street

On Halloween night, Chapel Hill's annual festivities on Franklin Street will be back in full force. In preparation, there will be road closures and extra security in the area.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter and Kelsey Coffey, WRAL reporter

Halloween on Franklin Street returns in full force this year

On Halloween night, Chapel Hill's annual festivities on Franklin Street will be back in full force. In preparation, there will be road closures and extra security in the area.

Linda's Bar on Franklin Street starts GoFundMe to stay in business

Linda's Bar and Grill in Chapel Hill has started a GoFundMe to stay in business.

Candelight vigil held in memory of Classic Carolina owner and son

Family and friends of Kris Chellani and Dhruva Chellani gathered just a few feet away from Classic Carolina, which Kris was going to take over when it reopened and his father retired.

Daughter, Chapel Hill community mourn, celebrate father-son business owners killed in crash

Kris Chellani and his father Dhruva were killed in a tragic head-on collision last week. Kris was a viral TikTok influencer, and his family also owned Classic Carolina on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill.

Chris Lovingood, WRAL anchor/reporter, and Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Kris Chellani, TikTok influencer and NC business owner, dies in head-on crash

Kris Chellani and his father Dhruva were killed in a tragic head-on collision last week. Kris was a viral TikTok influencer, and his family also owned Classic Carolina on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill.

Fire at Mediterranean Deli in Chapel Hill ruled as accidental, caused $3 million in damages

A July 22 fire at the Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering on Franklin Street was been ruled accidental, according to Chapel Hill firefighters.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Mediterranean Deli reopens at temporary location Wednesday after fire forces restaurant to close

Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering reopens Wednesday after a fire forced them to close back in July.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Community shows support for all businesses impacted by Deli fire

Multiple businesses were damaged by a fire that burned down Mediterranean Deli on Franklin Street. On Sunday, Chapel Hill residents came out to the businesses to show their support.

Tar Heel Traveler: Sutton's birthday bash

Sutton's Drug Store in Chapel Hill celebrated its 100th year of operation this week. Our Tar Heel Traveler visited the famous store for a day of celebrations, and 100-cent hot dogs.

UNC students report feeling safer on Franklin Street

Students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill say a more visible police presence has helped with some of the issues such as aggressive panhandling.

UNC students say stepped up police presence makes them feel safer on Franklin Street

Police say assaults in downtown Chapel Hill have decreased, while reports of larceny - specifically bicycle thefts - have increased.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

'I was followed:' Students scared after multiple cases of indecent exposure on Franklin Street this week

Police arrested a 36-year-old man for indecent exposure near UNC Chapel Hill's campus on Wednesday night - and they're investigating at least two other separate incidents near campus.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter

Police arrest 36-year-old man for indecent exposure near UNC campus

Police arrested a 36-year-old man for indecent exposure near UNC Chapel Hill's campus on Wednesday night - and they're investigating at least two other separate incidents near campus.

Chapel Hill Town Council to consider redesigning Franklin Street

Chapel Hill leaders will look at options to make a roughly one-mile stretch downtown more bike and pedestrian friendly.