Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced Oconee County will receive a $58,500 grant to conduct a runway safety area study at the Oconee County Regional Airport. The study will review a variety of alternatives to extend the existing runway and improve the safety area. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. ####