On Friday, Jan. 22, Appalachian Power Co. announced adding a payment option for monthly electric bills. Source: Martinsville Bulletin, Jan. 24, 2010

The option is for Virginia customers. It includes a down payment toward the existing balance and then spreads the additional payments over the next several months. Appalachian has contributed $1 million for the Neighbor-To-Neighbor community assistance organizations. Toll free number for Appalachian's Customer Solutions Center is 1-866-276-5831 Appalachian provides electricity to 1 millioni customers in Virginia, including Henry and Patrick Counties.