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 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026