Your next Appalachian Power bill will likely be higher than it was this time last year or even last month. For the second time, the local utility company has introduced a second rate hike citing inflation as the reason.

UPDATEA Danville Utilities lineman that was burned while restoring power in Pittsylvania County is in stable condition, city officials said. Officials said Jesse Flack was hurt on Sugartree Church Road around 11 a.m. Tuesday and was airlifted to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. AdORIGINAL STORYA Danville Utilities lineman was airlifted to the hospital after he was hurt while restoring power to customers on Tuesday morning in Pittsylvania County, city officials said. Officials said the worker was hurt on Sugartree Church Road around 11 a.m. The lineman was burned but officials said they don’t know the extent of their injuries.