AEP skips holiday to restore power over the weekend Emma Thomas December 26, 2022 1 minute read AEP has restored power to more than 75% percent of the 50,000 customers who lost power this weekend, one spokesperson says preparation made that possible. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Map of outages also shows warming sheltersNext: Fauci steps down; local health system director on his legacy Related Stories Lynchburg to host grand opening of new concert venue today Web Staff April 24, 2026 Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026 Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program Emma Thomas April 23, 2026