UPDATED: Appalachian Power wants 9.6% rate increase Timothy Martin April 1, 2011 1 min read Appalachian Power has filed a request with the State Corporation Commission to raise rates by 9.6% starting in 2012. News/Talk 960’s Timothy Martin reports. [audio:https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Appalachian-Hike-Wrap-2-WEB.mp3|titles=Appalachian Hike Wrap 2-WEB] Click here to read the full release from Appalachian Power. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Revenge is apparent motive for January murderNext: Easley abduction charge to grand jury today; no word if other charges to be considered Related Stories 2 min read Fragile ceasefire holds as tensions shift to Washington Web Staff June 26, 2025 3 min read Tom Bowers announces retirement after 20 years as Salem’s top prosecutor Ian Price June 26, 2025 1 min read Local Middle East expert on what’s next after US/Israel strikes in Iran Gene Marrano June 26, 2025