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 AEW Collision returns to Berglund Center tomorrow night Web Staff July 10, 2026 Roanoke Valley enters Step One voluntary water conservation as drought drains reservoirs Ian Price July 9, 2026 LewisGale debuts new sim center for training Gene Marrano July 8, 2026