Cancer-causing toxins found at Poe Hall NC State

'What are they hiding?': Petition alleges NCSU destroyed evidence in Poe Hall

A petition filed in civil court Wednesday alleges NC State may have destroyed or removed evidence inside Poe Hall. The university prevented attorneys and their independent investigators from entering the building and taking samples, according to the petition.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Court filing claims NC State destroyed or altered evidence in Poe Hall

NC State is accused of tampering with evidence inside Poe Hall. The building has been closed since November after PCBs were found inside.

Q&A: Everything you need to know about the Poe Hall scandal at NC State

There has been a lot of conflicting information coming from N.C. State leaders, and many people are frustrated by the university's lack of action and transparency. That's why WRAL 5 On Your Side launched its own investigation.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter, Delaney Eyermann, WRAL multiplatform producer

On the Record Faces of Poe Hall: 8 women diagnosed with cancer speak out

Eight women diagnosed with different types of cancer share their stories, as WRAL 5 On Your Side investigates a potential link with Poe Hall at NC State University.

More Poe Hall delays; results likely not released until end of semester

Multiple sources tell 5 On Your Side that the wait for answers about PCB testing at Poe Hall could be longer.

More Poe Hall delays: Results likely not released until end of semester

The wait could be longer for answers about PCB testing at Poe Hall, multiple sources tell 5 On Your Side.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Poe Hall latest: 164 people fear NC State building caused their cancer

In early February, 5 On Your Side reported 40 cases of cancer; later that month, the number had grown to 123, and it now stands at 164.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

5 On Your Side look into Poe Hall gains international attention

When NC State University closed a busy school building after detecting cancer-causing chemicals inside, 5 On Your Side began tracking the number of people who worked or studied there and later developed cancer.

5 on Your Side investigation appears on NBC Nightly News

5 on Your Side's five-month investigation into PCBs found at Poe Hall has garnered national attention. On Sunday, it was featured on NBC Nightly News.

NC State tested chancellor's office building for PCBs, but he doesn't know if any were found

North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson says he doesn't know why Holladay Hall was tested for PCBs in 2023 or the outcome of those tests.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Health experts, NC State chancellor address Poe Hall contamination

North Carolina State University leaders and health experts on Monday answered questions about the PCB contamination inside Poe Hall and the investigation into possible health effects.

Pritchard Strong, WRAL consumer producer

NC State answers questions about Poe Hall investigation

North Carolina State University leaders and health experts took questions Monday about the PCB contamination inside Poe Hall.

NC State to host first webinar Q&A on Poe Hall issues Monday

NC State students and staff could get some answers today when the university holds its first webinar on Poe Hall. The building was shut down in November after high levels of PCBs were detected inside the building.

Poe Hall: Federal agency had difficulty reaching university leaders for several weeks, records show

Emails obtained through public records requests and sources show that NC State University delayed federal agencies and the university's ability to address Poe Hall, a contaminated building on the campus. Records show the Environmental Protection Agency and an NC State administrator had difficulty reaching university leadership regarding Poe Hall for several weeks.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

One-on-one interview: NC Chancellor Randy Woodson discusses Poe Hall contamination

When asked if the university would consider partnering with a group that could test for PCBs, Woodson said that consideration would come after the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health completes its investigation into Poe Hall.

Chancellor asks for patience, waits for testing to address Poe Hall contamination worries

When asked if the university would consider partnering with a group that could test for PCBs, Woodson said that consideration would come after the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health completes its investigation into Poe Hall.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

NC State chancellor speaks out: Watch the exclusive interview on Poe Hall contamination

Keely Arthur asks NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson about his communication with students, staff and outside agencies after PCBs were detected in an academic building.

Chancellor agrees to take questions from N.C. State community about Poe Hall

On Tuesday, North Carolina State University said they will host a Q&A webinar regarding the evaluations of Poe Hall, which closed in November due to elevated levels of PCBs.

NC State to host webinar on Poe Hall's evaluation on Monday

According to a release from the University, Chancellor Randy Woodson and Provost Warwick Arden will provide updates and answer questions about the university's progress and timeline for Poe Hall's evaluation.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Records show PCBs found outside Poe Hall in 2018

Records released by NC State reveal that the university tested Poe Hall for PCBs in 2018.

NC State's Poe Hall tested positive for PCBs as far back as 2018

Records released by North Carolina State University reveal that tests showed the presence of PCBs - categorized as 'probably carcinogenic to humans' - at Poe Hall in 2018.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

NC State chancellor responds to complaints from campus community over Poe Hall

At many times throughout his two-minute address, chancellor Randy Woodson directly responds to the complaints, brought forth by people in our story.

NC State chancellor promises better communication about ongoing Poe Hall toxin investigation

North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson posted a video statement Tuesday to the university's "Poe Hall Updates," months after the academic building was closed to students and staff.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Data reveals NC State's Poe Hall contamination trends

NC State's Poe Hall, which tested high for PCBs, has received 123 reports of cancer in people who worked or studied there. Eight women who worked or studied at Poe Hall and were later diagnosed with cancer spoke publicly for the first time.

Faces of NC State's Poe Hall: 8 women diagnosed with cancer speak out

NC State's Poe Hall, which tested high for PCBs, has received 123 reports of cancer in people who worked or studied there.