NC State Coverage

Researchers seek to provide 'good' decisions for autonomous vehicle systems

Researchers have developed a new experiment to better understand what people view as moral and immoral decisions related to driving vehicles, with the goal of collecting data to train autonomous vehicles how to make “good” decisions.

NC State's Poe Hall will remain closed into spring semester

Nearly two weeks after North Carolina State University announced the closure of Poe Hall due to the presence of potentially toxic chemicals, the university revealed specifically what was detected.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter, and Pritchard Strong, WRAL consumer producer

NC State asking Poe Hall employees about cancer cases, emails show

NC State is gathering health information from people with cancer who work at Poe Hall, emails show. The university closed the education building in November after testing found the presence of PCB chemicals, which can cause cancer.

NC State began collecting cancer case data weeks before shutting down Poe Hall, emails show

NC State is gathering health information from people with cancer who work at Poe Hall, emails show. The university closed the education building in November after testing found the presence of PCB chemicals, which can cause cancer.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Nonprofit helps college students avoid homelessness

During the holidays, many university students will be heading home for a break. However, some students do not have a place to go.

Are cows the key to cooling our climate? This NC State spinout thinks so

Hoofprint Biome, which recently closed a $4.25M pre-seed round of venture capital funding, was founded by two NC State Ph.D. grads with the mission to improve cattle’s gut health and, as a result, reduce methane — a major contributor to climate change.

Finding short-term housing options for students in need

At any point over the last year, about 14% or more than 5,100 NC State students reported experiencing homelessness and being unsheltered, according to data collected by Haskett, a psychology professor at the university.

NC State students struggle to find short-term housing during Thanksgiving break

As Thanksgiving approaches, many university students will be heading home for the break. However, some students do not have a place to go.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL investigative data reporter

NC State leaders meet with faculty, staff about PCB concerns at Poe Hall

About 125 of the 200 faculty and staff members who work inside Poe Hall attended Tuesday's virtual meeting. Many of them voiced their concerns about NC State's handling of cancer-causing toxic chemicals found inside the hall.

'A disaster': Faculty, staff members seek answers after NC State closes Poe Hall

About 125 of the 200 faculty and staff members who work inside Poe Hall attended Tuesday's virtual meeting. Many of them voiced their concerns about NC State's handling of cancer-causing toxic chemicals found inside the hall.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Records: NC State knew of toxic chemical concerns inside Poe Hall months before closing building

New records obtained by WRAL 5 On Your Side reveal that NC State was aware of concerns regarding cancer-causing toxic chemicals inside Poe Hall over a month and a half before the university decided to evacuate the building.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

OSHA sent NC State 'concerning complaint' from employee over lead-based paint

New records obtained by WRAL 5 On Your Side reveal that NC State was aware of concerns regarding cancer-causing toxic chemicals inside Poe Hall over a month and a half before the university decided to evacuate the building.

NC State employees said safety concerns over Poe Hall were dismissed by school

A group of current and former NC State University employees talks with WRAL News about the safety concerns they have over the building.

'A culture of bad things handled in bad ways': NC State employees question Poe Hall handling

A woman who worked inside Poe Hall for more than a decade said she developed an autoimmune disease during her time there.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Poe Hall at NC State will shut its doors for fall semester

An academic building at North Carolina State University will be shut to the campus community after testing in October unveiled the presence of environmental contaminants (PCBs).

Toxic chemicals close NC State's Poe Hall for the semester

Poe Hall, an academic building at North Carolina State University, will close Friday after toxic chemicals were found inside the building.

WRAL staff

NC State develops artificial intelligence for recycling

NC State biomaterials professor Lokendra Pal is developing an AI conveyor belt that can identify various types of waste in real-time, enabling advanced automation and more efficient sorting.

NC State develops artificial intelligence to improve recycling efficiency

NC State researchers are developing an AI conveyor belt to make waste stream management more efficient, with the goal of diverting recyclables from the nation's near-full landfills.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter

'SmartDope' is not stupid: NCSU autonomous system can show how to synthesize materials in days, not years

It can take years of focused laboratory work to determine how to make the highest quality materials for use in electronic and photonic devices. Researchers have now developed an autonomous system that can identify how to synthesize “best-in-class” materials for specific applications in hours or days.

Raleigh couple plans to move mid-century modern home to save it from demolition

A Raleigh couple hopes to save a modernist home designed by a renowned NC State George Matsumoto from being demolished.

Matt Talhelm , WRAL reporter

NC State police looking for burglary suspect from university housing incident

Police said the burglary occurred at Perquimans Hall at E.S. King Village Apartments at 6:18 p.m. on Thursday.

Product misinformation & social media: How companies can fight back according to NC State study

When misinformation spreads on social media, there can be real consequences for both companies and the public. A new study offers insight into how consumers respond to these online hoaxes, which companies can use to better  respond to these misinformation campaigns.

Graves by Gate 6: Thousands tailgated by graves of enslaved men and women outside Carter-Finley Stadium

Imagine walking past a lost burial ground for formerly enslaved men and women every time you went to see a football game at NC State.

Chris Lea, WRAL Sports Anchor & Cristin Severance, WRAL Investigative Documentary Producer

Artificial Intelligence, STREAMLINE Project & physics: NC State professor tackles nuclear 'many-body' problem

"By addressing fundamental science questions, STREAMLINE seeks a better understanding of the structure and dynamics of atomic nuclei. This naturally contributes to nuclear science as a whole, which has important applications across society," says N.C. State's Sebastian Koenig.

NC State police search for Dodge Charger stolen from Varsity lot

NC State University police issued WolfAlert about a report of larceny on a motor vehicle from the Varsity lot around 1:45 a.m. Wednesday.