PCBs Coverage

Records reveal concerns over NC State's Poe Hall go back decades

WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur obtained an email from an associate dean that showed the administration had concerns about what employees were being exposed to more than a decade ago.

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

2012 document shows call for testing inside NC State's Poe Hall

WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur obtained an email from an associate dean that showed the administration had concerns about what employees were being exposed to more than a decade ago.

Judge rules NC State employee with cancer can request chemical tests in Poe Hall

A Wake County judge has ruled a former NC State University employee can send independent investigators to test for chemicals, PCBs, inside Poe Hall.

Judge rules NC State must allow outside investigators inside Poe Hall

A Wake County judge ruled that North Carolina State University has 30 days to turn over documents related to Poe Hall and let the outside experts into the building.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Poe Hall: The latest updates about the NC State scandal

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

'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

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

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 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 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.

Hear from 8 women diagnosed with cancer who spent time at NC State's Poe Hall

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

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

NC State's Poe Hall will remain closed through 2024

Chancellor Randy Woodson updated the university community on Tuesday, writing, "We also anticipate that the building will remain closed through at least the end of 2024."

Pritchard Strong, WRAL consumer producer

NC State chancellor, vice chancellor receive vote of no confidence over handling of Poe Hall

N.C. State closed Poe Hall in November after toxic chemical testing revealed PCB levels 38 times higher than what is deemed safe for humans.

NC State chancellor, vice chancellor receive vote of no confidence over handling of Poe Hall

N.C. State closed Poe Hall in November after toxic chemical testing revealed PCB levels 38 times higher than what is deemed safe for humans.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Poe Hall: Faculty mixed over potential vote against NC State leadership's handling of Poe Hall

N.C. State faculty members will consider holding a vote against top university leaders over their handling of Poe Hall.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Initial testing report shows PBCs in Poe Hall even with HVAC off

NC State has released the first report of PCB test results from Geosyntec Consultants, the consulting firm doing the environmental assessment of Poe Hall.

More than 100 people who spent time in Poe Hall report cancer diagnosis to WRAL

Poe Hall, previously home to North Carolina State University's College of Education and Psychology Department, closed in November after testing revealed high levels of PCBs, toxic chemicals linked to cancer.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter