Birds and squirrels causing big problems for Appalachian Power Timothy Martin October 9, 2013 1 minute read Birds and squirrels continue to cause problems for Appalachian Power customers. Timothy Martin says the most recent incident was Tuesday in Christiansburg. Share: Post navigation Previous: Nooks in 4th grade class: of course the students like them, but so does the teacherNext: Where to find Virginia’s most scenic fall foliage Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026