Chapel Hill staple Spanky's closes after 40 years on Franklin Street
After 40 years in business, Spanky’s Restaurant closed its doors on Saturday for the last time.
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After 40 years in business, Spanky’s Restaurant closed its doors on Saturday for the last time.
Spanky’s Bar and Grill, a Franklin Street staple, will close Saturday after more than 40 years of business.
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