Heat Waves Flood Drills New Sheriff | Charleston News

Scorching heat waves are rolling in, with meteorologists warning of heat index values soaring over 100 degrees—so stay hydrated and avoid the sun between Tuesday and Thursday. Meanwhile, Huntington’s gearing up for possible flooding with critical flood gate drills at Altizer Avenue, Main Street in Guyandotte, and near Steel of West Virginia, all aimed at testing emergency readiness. And in Wayne County, a new sheriff has taken the reins—Daren “Rooster” McNeil officially began his term after former Sheriff Eddie Bradshaw stepped down for personal reasons. Three big stories: extreme weather, flood preparedness, and a leadership change—all keeping you informed. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e6077713c89cfe74