NC State gets approval to tear down Poe Hall

North Carolina State University is moving forward with plans to tear down Poe Hall.

The university on Friday said it has received approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the building’s demolition plan.

Starting next week, fencing will go up around the building on Stinson Drive as crews prepare to tear it down. Poe Hall will be replaced with a new home for the College of Education.

NC State sent a letter to the campus community that reads in part: 

"Next week, as the university starts preparing for Poe Hall’s abatement and eventual demolition, you will begin to see fencing around the building, and in the coming weeks, you will see movement in and around the building. The timing of this next phase of work was determined by the construction planning process, the submission and subsequent EPA approval of our work plan, and the preference to reduce disruptions to our academic calendar."

WRAL's 5 on Your Side has been investigating contamination at Poe Hall since 2023. 

Find extensive coverage on the WRAL YouTube page - including interviews with people who were diagnosed with cancer after working or studying in Poe Hall.