SCAM ALERT: Callers claiming to be from Appalachian Power using scare tactics to get cash Timothy Martin June 6, 2013 1 min read A new phone scam targeting Appalachian Power customers is making the rounds across Virginia. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has more. Click here for more information. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Truck that killed worker on 81 also hit victim’s company truckNext: From a fight for life to Frosted Flakes boxes: Cave Spring student’s photo and story Related Stories 2 min read The Cans for Critters fundraiser helps the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke Denise Membreno May 2, 2025 1 min read A student led effort turns Roanoke College into a Bee Campus Denise Membreno May 2, 2025 1 min read Roanoke’s Gun Violence Prevention Commission hopes remembering cold case victims brings answers and peace Denise Membreno May 1, 2025