Invasive Species

A Look At An Invasive Vine That’s Taken Over The South, This West Virginia Morning

Throughout the Southern United States, you’ll often find three-pronged leaves with hairy vines swallowing entire sections of forests. It can be a beautiful sight at first glance. But the invasive plant causes persistent ecological problems in the region. We look at the efforts to tackle the ‘vine that ate the south.’

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The Year After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia

This week, it's been a year since Hurricane Helene hit central Appalachia. From the start, the recovery has brought people together. Also, country music’s Rob McNurlin grew up with traditional music in Eastern Kentucky. His friend Marty Stuart says he’s a folk hero. And, we check up on Virginia rapper and producer Byron Mack.

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Invasive Box Tree Moth Reported For First Time In W.Va.

Cydalima perspectalis, also known as the box tree moth, is an invasive species growing in North America. It was reported for the first time this month in West Virginia by the state's Department of Agriculture.

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Celebrating 10 Years Of Us & Them And Learning About Invasive Species, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Us & Them celebrates its 10th anniversary with Marshall students and a look at invasive plants in the region.

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