NC State Coverage

Top NC Senate Republican on college conference realignment: 'No rash decisions'

North Carolina lawmakers provided incentives to keep the Atlantic Coast Conference headquarters in the state. Now the Senate's top Republican wants to see the league continue as a "major conference."

Brian Murphy, WRAL News

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 5 On Your Side, Delaney Eyermann, WRAL multiplatform producer

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

Dating agency scam costs NC State student $41,000

An NC State student is out $41,000 after university police say he fell victim to a global dating agency scam.

Eric Miller, WRAL reporter

NC State student loses more than $40K in online dating scam

Police said an NC State student lost more than $40,000 after university police say he fell victim to a global dating agency scam.

NC State researchers predict active Atlantic hurricane season with 15-20 named storms

North Carolina State University researchers predict that the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season will have 15 to 20 named storms, which is higher than the long-term average.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Free climate anxiety workshop at NC State

A free workshop at NC State aims to help the public cope with distressing feelings about climate change. Recent studies show climate anxiety is on the rise, especially among young people.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter

Raleigh Mayor, NC State fans celebrate men's and women's basketball teams Monday night

Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin declared April 15 "NC State University Men's and Women's Basketball Day" and fans gathered at the Memorial Bell Tower as fans and the city celebrated the Wolfpack's Final Four runs.

Mental health collaborative aims to help students on NC campuses through their battles

Students from nine universities met in Charlotte before the start of this school year to come up with a game plan. More than six months later, The Mental Health Collaborative was officially released.

Grace Hayba, WRAL Health reporter

NC State police arrest man impersonating police officer with guns, 826 rounds of ammunition

NC State police found two handguns, three rifles, a shotgun and 862 rounds of ammunition inside the car driven by Demetrius Morrison.

Eric Miller, WRAL reporter/anchor

Historic moment: Japanese prime minister makes landmark visit to NC State campus after 70 years

For the first time in 70 years, a foreign head of government has visited NC State's campus.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Microsoft’s Hodge has unique connection to NC on her journey to tech leadership

Hodge spoke with WRAL TechWire’s Chuck Hester about her work around the world, her role as a leader of color and her she honors her mother by helping others get their start in engineer careers. 

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.

Wolfpack welcomed home by NC State fans after Final Four loss

While the season didn't end the way they wanted it, NC State Wolfpack fans welcomed the team home from the Final Four on Sunday. They say they remain hopeful the team can build on its March success.

'It's just been awesome': NC State fans welcome Wolfpack home from Final Four, remain hopeful for future

The Wolfpack took off from Phoenix around 2 p.m. and arrived at Dail Basketball Center just before 7 p.m., where NC State fans and students waited. NC State students told WRAL News that although Saturday's 63-50 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers was tough, they are proud of what the Wolfpack accomplished.

Willie Daniely, WRAL reporter

NC State professor who beat cancer says he owes his life to the Wolfpack

Brian Eder says he feels a connection to Jim Valvano after The V Foundation-linked research helped him beat cancer.

Eric Miller, WRAL reporter

NC State professor thrilled with Final Four run following his cancer treatment

Fifteen years ago, Brian Eder was diagnosed with cancer. Research sponsored by The V Foundation helped beat Eder's cancer. He's been cancer-free since.

NC State fans ready to cheer on the Wolfpack women

NC State women's basketball has punched their ticket to the Final Four for the second time in program history to play the No. 1 overall seed, South Carolina.

NC State fans ready to cheer on the Wolfpack women

NC State women's basketball has punched their ticket to the Final Four for the second time in program history to play the No. 1 overall seed, South Carolina.

Wolfpack women count down to game time

NC State women's basketball has punched their ticket to the Final Four for the second time in program history to play the No. 1 overall seed, South Carolina.

NC comedian talks do's and don'ts of college fandom and how NC State gave him a chance

Comedian Jon Reep talks about his love for NC State, North Carolina and how he got his big break in Hollywood.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Hickory-based comedian talks 'hemi' moment, love for NC State

Jon Reep talks about life growing up in Hickory, NC State fandom and how he got his big break in Hollywood.

Kat's Final Four-cast is reason to cheer

WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell gives NC State fans the forecast for Saturday evening and has a special shoutout for the cheerleading squads.

Here are the Raleigh streets closing for Wolfpack Final Four watch party

A special event permit indicated Hillsborough Street will be closed between Brooks Avenue and Oberlin Road for a block party between 2 p.m. and 1 a.m.