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

WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced Berkeley and Newberry counties have been awarded federal grants for airport improvements. Berkeley County will receive $150,000 to conduct an environmental assessment for the extension of the taxiway at the Berkeley County Airport. Newberry County will receive $125,000 to help construct a fuel farm at the Newberry County Airport. The grants were awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. ####