Audrey Selley

City & State

Israeli-Palestinian conflict inspires protests, vigil in Raleigh and faculty statement

By Isabella Reilly and Audrey Selley | May 23

People in North Carolina have shown support for Palestinians during the Israeli attacks, from protests in Raleigh to a statement signed by faculty from 23 colleges and universities across the state. “This has been inspiring to the Palestinians on the ground,” said Nadia Yaqub, a professor in the UNC Department of Asian and Middle Eastern studies. “To know in this very difficult time there are hundreds of people, just in one state, who care enough to sign a statement like this."

Esha Shah

City & State

Proposed University Place redevelopment would bring new business and create jobs

By Audrey Selley | May 17

On May 19, the Chapel Hill Town Council will hold another public hearing about a proposal to redevelop University Place mall. The proposal aims to create a walkable, pedestrian-focused space with exterior-facing storefronts.

Julian Goldner

City & State

Chapel Hill increases monitoring of busy roads following recent pedestrian crashes

By Audrey Selley | March 28

The Town conducted the first of these sessions on March 23 and March 27. March’s efforts focused on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, where two pedestrian were hit in the last two weeks, one resulting in death.

Emily Kumar

City & State

Inter-Faith Council for Social Service opens new 16,000+ sq. ft. Carrboro facility

By Audrey Selley | February 8

IFC Commons marks the first time in the organization’s 57-year history that all of the IFC’s major non-shelter programs, like the community market and community kitchen, as well as staff offices, will be in one building.

Jonathan Gilyard

City & State

Greene Tract environmental assessment provides guidebook for preservation of the land

By Audrey Selley | January 10

Discussions over development on the land — which is jointly owned by Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County — have been ongoing for more than three decades.

Sarah Bird

City & State

Orange County awaits results of environmental study to make decisions on Greene Tract

By Audrey Selley | November 29

After 36 years, the Greene Tract, a 164-acre parcel of land that is part of the historic Rogers Road Neighborhood area, remains undeveloped. The land is jointly owned by Orange Count, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro.

Alex Berenfeld

City & State

Eviction numbers have fallen in Orange County, but many are still vulnerable

By Audrey Selley | October 22

Orange County Housing Assistance programs have been helping tenants stave off eviction, but some tenants still face the threat.

City & State

Who are the candidates for N.C. Commissioner of Insurance?

By Audrey Selley | October 6

The November election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every state and local office on the ballot, from governor to county commissioner. Here, we broke down who the North Carolina candidates are for commissioner of insurance.

City & State

What you need to know about the N.C. commissioner of labor candidates

By Audrey Selley | September 17

The November election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every state and local office on the ballot from governor to county commissioner. Here we broke down who the candidates are for N.C. commissioner of labor.

Maris Ava Cruz

City & State

The need for affordable housing in Orange County rose during the pandemic

By Audrey Selley | August 31

Several low-income households struggling to afford rent during the pandemic are facing the threat of eviction as legal protections expire and governmental financial cushions run out. “COVID just intensified the panic if you were already financially worried for your family,” said Delores Bailey, executive director of EmPOWERment Inc.