Rob Wu

Raleigh

News Anchor at Spectrum News Triad

News Anchor at Spectrum News Coastal NC

News Anchor at Spectrum News Central NC

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Would you trust a robot with house chores? UNC students are working on it

1 week ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Rob Wu

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The global robotics race is heating up. Tesla recently released a video showing new progress on its humanoid robot, Optimus. Meta announced plans for a new division to build AI-powered robots to assist with physical tasks. Amazon is investing $10 billion into an AI campus in Richmond County. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, researchers are working on the kinds of tools that may one day help robots fit seamlessly into our everyday lives.
Here's what's in Gov. Stein's proposed budget

Mar 20, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Rob Wu

RALEIGH, N.C. - Gov. Josh Stein has announced his 2025-27 state budget proposal, outlining a $67.9 billion spending plan focused on education, workforce development, health care and public safety. The proposal, which Stein calls a budget that "reflects North Carolina's values," aims to invest in key areas while freezing planned tax cuts to avoid an anticipated $800-million shortfall in the coming years. Here are key highlights of Stein's budget proposal.
More than a camp: The journey to bring back for YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly

Feb 21, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Rob Wu

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. — For more than a century, YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, North Carolina, has served as a retreat for growth, leadership and community. But when Helene struck last September, the storm left behind widespread destruction, forcing the historic retreat to close.
Months after Helene families still need help. See how volunteers are stepping up

Feb 20, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Rob Wu

ARDEN, N.C. - Inside a warehouse in Arden, the work never stops. Volunteers with America Cares, a nonprofit delivering relief to families impacted by Helene, are sorting, packing and transporting essential supplies to communities still struggling months after the storm. "The need is far greater than what's coming in," said Jennifer Jones, the nonprofit's procurement director.
Homes lost, community found. Beacon Village residents fight to rebuild

Feb 19, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Rob Wu

SWANNANOA, N.C. — About five months after Helene tore through Beacon Village, the community is still rebuilding — one home, one family and one act of kindness at a time.
A new 27,000-square-foot creative space is opening in Asheville for artists

Feb 18, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Rob Wu

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Months after Helene devastated Asheville's thriving arts community, local artists are finding a way forward. A new creative space, Resurrection Collective Studio, is giving artists a place to create and showcase their work, helping revive the city's art scene. Multidisciplinary artist Kira Bursky lived in the Asheville area for 15 years before moving to South Carolina. She saw the devastation for herself when she drove back days after the storm to pick up her parents.
He fought addiction, found recovery, then Helene tested everything

Feb 17, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Rob Wu

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Apex native Hollan Steen battled addiction, spent time in prison and nearly lost everything before turning his life around. But just as recovery is an ongoing process, the storm put both his mission and his community to the test.
Job seekers tapping into AI

Dec 17, 2024 | baynews9.com | Rob Wu

RALEIGH, N.C. — Landing the right job can be challenging, especially in today’s market. For one North Carolina job seeker, artificial intelligence has become a partner in the search for her next career move.
Breaking Barriers: Josh Stein elected as N.C.’s first Jewish governor

Nov 8, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Rob Wu

RALEIGH, N.C. — Attorney General Josh Stein once again made history on election night, winning the election to become North Carolina’s first Jewish governor. His victory not only marks a milestone for representation in the state, but he’ll also join a handful of Jewish governors serving across the United States when he takes office next year. It also reflects a new chapter in North Carolina’s political landscape.
North Carolinians discuss issues that matter most

Nov 5, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Rob Wu

RALEIGH, N.C. - During the final stretch to Election Day, we assembled a panel of voters from various backgrounds for a conversation on what's shaping their decisions this election cycle. Their voices reflect a broad spectrum of issues, from the economy to the border, foreign wars, the environment and more. Economy [2:20 mark] The latest inflation report from the Commerce Department before the election showed inflation dipping to 2.1% in September, just shy of the central bank's 2% target.

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