Apco: new problems found, but 750 more workers to repair them Evan Jones July 5, 2012 1 minute read Appalachian Power says new obstacles keep popping up, but 750 more repair workers are now on the job to restore service, bringing the total above 3,700. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the latest. Share: Post navigation Previous: Crisis at local food bank could come after the power returnsNext: AC repairs ahead of schedule; Roanoke Co. administration building reopens Friday Related Stories FDA Approves new Kidney Stone Treatment out of Virginia Tech Emma Thomas March 19, 2026 0 The Market on Melrose gaining a following in northwest Roanoke – but still in the red at this point Gene Marrano March 18, 2026 0 Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0