Roanoke Times Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc. DATE: WEDNESDAY, January 26, 1994 TAG: 9401260251 SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-3 EDITION: METRO SOURCE: DATELINE: LENGTH: Short
Victoria Ratcliff, an administrative assistant for Appalachian Power Co.'s Roanoke Division, said the problem was caused by a mechanical failure along a power line. Approximately 1,200 customers were without power at one point while repairs were being made.
Power was restored to all but 100 customers by 9 p.m., Ratcliff said.
by CNB