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 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026