A Flood, A Bible, And A Piano | Charleston News

Flash floods tore through Gallia County, uprooting lives and memories—especially for 72-year-old Melinda Sallee, who’s been forced to flee her home of 27 years as water crept inside. Her son Steve is helping her salvage what she can: cherished sheet music from a piano where he watched her play since childhood, and even a Bible found submerged in a box—miraculously dry the next day, which she called a sign she’d be okay. As they rip out flooring and drywall, Melinda refuses to leave—the house is her pride and joy, bought with her own hands. Neighbors on Bittersweet Drive also lost everything, waiting for help to arrive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wsaz.com/2026/09/15/family-works-save-what-they-can-after-water-entered-home/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9bc0941d50fb9702 Report issues to [email protected].