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Whether it’s business, vacation, or a lifestyle change that brings you to Oconee County, we are glad you are here! Oconee County offers a lifestyle that combines focused growth, breathtaking geography, and southern hospitality. There is no greater place to live, work, and play! Our community offers high quality of life, a skilled workforce, and proximity to the top metropolitan areas in the South. These factors along with a dedicated group of business leaders have helped drive new investments in Oconee County. Oconee has established itself as a world class destination. Surrounded by three expansive lakes and offering endless waterfalls, there are activities for everyone. Whether you browse the historic downtowns, hike the Foothills Trail, raft the Chattooga River, or relax on a beach and enjoy the mountain and lake views, you’ll never want to leave. These factors have all contributed to our many recognitions across the state including: The Best Place to Retire In South Carolina (SmartAssets, 2015), The Best City in South Carolina to Start A Business (NerdWallet, April 2015), One of the Top Micropolitians in the Nation (#8 Site Selection Magazine, March 2015), and National Geographic’s, “Destinations of a Lifetime”. This publication is a product of the Oconee Chamber of Commerce. At the back of this guide, you will find a Business Directory of our membership. Please show your support to our local Chamber members whenever possible. We appreciate your support. If you need additional information or assistance, please call the Chamber office at (864)882-2097. Sincerely, Jillian Lusk, Executive Director The Greater Oconee County Chamber of Commerce
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THE OCONEE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INFORMATION
The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce is a collaboration of businesses, organizations and individuals working together to better the business environment in Oconee County, SC. For more than a century, the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce has been at the center of our community’s business growth. Founded in 1906, the Chamber, has fostered creative ideas and brought together business leaders to help shape the community’s future. Our Chamber is governed by a Board of Directors and managed by a generous group of volunteers and staff who work diligently to serve the needs of our membership. We are the largest business organization in the county engaged in the promotion, marketing and development of the area. The Chamber’s primary goal is to help create a positive business climate. Chamber Membership is open to all, whether you operate a business or are looking to get involved as an individual. Join with other community leaders to help shape the future. Working together, we can positively impact our county.
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Contact Us: 135C Eagles Nest Dr. Seneca, SC 29678 Call (864)882-2097 Online at www.OconeeChamberSC.com Email: Info@OconeeChamberSC.com
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2015 OCONEE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD MEMBERS Jillian Lusk, Execuitve Director, Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Julian Davis, Board Chair, Allstate Julian Davis Agency Inc Ed Halbig, Vice Chair, City of Seneca Hunter Kome, Immediate Past Chair, Oconee Memorial Hospital Bette Borman, Secretary, GBA Productions John Adams, Treasurer, Adams Commercial Real Estate Sharon Aleck, Cross Creek Plantation BJ Gatten, Duke Energy/World of Energy Joey Hawkins, Fort Hill Natural Gas Authority Richard Blackwell, Oconee Economic Alliance Matt Smith, Wells Fargo Kevin Greene, Trehel Corporation Lisa Ancona, Carolina Home Real Estate, Inc. Rob Perry, Rob & Reana’s Jewelry by Design Gloria Moore, School District of Oconee County Tim Rice, Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Grant Nicholson, Landvision Titles Sandra McCall, Wagner Wealth Management Mike Stancil, Stancil Cooley Estep & Stamey Vic Holley, Foothills Insurance
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Adams Commercial Real Estate Chickasaw Point Golf Course Comfort Inn, Clemson Integrity Builders of Oconee, Inc. Carolina Home Real Estate, Inc. Join the Chamber today by visiting our office at: 135C Eagles Nest Dr. Seneca, SC 29678 • Call (864)882-2097 Online at http://OconeeChamberSC.com • Email: Info@OconeeChamberSC.com 2015-2016 • 5
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1st Choice Realty-Beverly Polito............................36 Adams Commercial Real Estate............................44 Belk’s Inc.................................................................13 Blue Cross/Blue Shield...........................................38 Blue Mountain Of Seneca, Inc...............................13 Bob Hill Realty.......................................................64 Borg Warner Torqtransfer Systems.......................44 Bunn Construction Inc............................................38 Cafe 313..................................................................60 Carolina Home Real Estate....................................39 Chattooga Belle Farm............................................48 Clemson Area Transit.............................................2 Clemson Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Inc.....44 Community First Bank C/O Market Ability...........3 Cope and Company................................................50 Cross Creek Plantation...........................................6 Dolly Roofing..........................................................48 Duke Power-Local-World of Energy.....................63 Edwin Rumsey........................................................18
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Elegant & Distinctive Interior................................31 Elite Intergrated Therapy Centers, LLC.................36 Elkmont Trading Company...................................25 F.O.L.K.S. Friends Of Lake Keowee Society..........36 Fine Designs...........................................................36 Foxwood Hills Restaurant......................................50 Front Gate Landscapes..........................................40 Greenville Health System......................................15 Historic Ballenger House.......................................28 Integrity Builders of Oconee..................................40 Issaqueena Pediatric Dentistry..............................49 Issaqueena Prosthodontics....................................49 Jocassee Real Estate-J. Hansen.............................32 Julian Davis-Allstate..............................................50 Keller Williams-Mary Keith Eustis.........................17 Keller Williams-Patti & Gary.................................28 Keowee Key Property Assoc...................................11 Life Strides Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation....39
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Lighthouse Restaurant...........................................13 Massey’s Dr. Energy Saver.....................................42 Mountain Lakes Convention..................................50 Oconee Christian Academy....................................28 Oconee Federal Savings & Loan...........................27 Patio and Fireside..................................................14 Powell Real Estate..................................................23 Remax-Scarlett Fravel/Tom Freeman..................41 Riley Motors............................................................23 Rob & Reana’s Jewelry by Design.........................21 Seneca Animal Hospital.........................................44 Seneca Presbyterian Church..................................14 The Journal............................................................26 The Lunney House Museum..................................47 Three Pines View....................................................25 Tri County Technical College..................................31 Walmart-Seneca.....................................................40 Wildwater, Ltd........................................................25 Zone 7.....................................................................41
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Whatever you are looking for, you’ll find it here in Oconee County: Charming downtowns, ample shopping, lake living, endless waterfalls, hiking trails, community festivals, and rich history.
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ocated at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Oconee County is the northwestern corner of South Carolina. The name Oconee originated from the Cherokee word meaning, “land beside the water”. Oconee is surrounded by three large mountain lakes – Jocassee, Keowee, and Hartwell – and several rivers. The natural geography is abundant with lush vegetation, rich soil, and breathtaking panoramic views.
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Living in Oconee County is a lifestyle choice. With mild temperatures year-round with four distinct seasons , residents are able to enjoy an outdoor life style playing golf, exploring the wild and scenic environment of the Sumter National Forest, countless waterfalls, and lakeside living all year long. Oconee also offers a robust calendar of events, festivals, and shopping. Whether you like to strap on your tennis shoes for a half marathon or lounge on a lakefront beach, you will be dazzled by the limitless opportunities that await you in Oconee. 8 • www.oconeechambersc.com
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CITIES & TOWNS SENECA City Hall: 221 E North 1st St., Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 885-2701
Seneca, the largest city in Oconee County, was founded in 1874. Early development of the city revolved around textiles making, Seneca a marketing and shipping point for cotton. Today, Seneca is better known for its downtown historic district centered around Ram Cat Alley, along with shopping, dining and lodging opportunities. Somewhere between studying the historic 19th century architecture and choosing from the abundance of recreational opportunities, tourists and residents alike will have no problem finding their place in Seneca. For more information on Seneca, please contact the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce. Oconee County Chamber of Commerce 135C Eagles Nest Dr., Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-2097
WALHALLA City Hall: 206 N Church St., Walhalla, SC (864) 638-4343
Walhalla was founded in 1850 as a land expansion by German Settlers out of
Charleston, South Carolina. It is the County Seat.. The area’s history is shown through the historic churches, home and museums scattered around town. Approximately 4300 citizens call Walhalla home. The tree lined Main Street has a number of antique and specialty shops, as well as a variety of restaurants. Walhalla’s culture is celebrated every year with Oktoberfest and Mayfest. Walhalla’s history and legends continue at Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel located just a few minutes from downtown. Come to Walhalla. Enjoy a town that celebrates the past and embraces the present. Walhalla Chamber of Commerce 105 W South Broad St., Walhalla, SC 29691 (864) 638-2727
WESTMINSTER City Hall: 100 E Windsor St., Westminster, SC (864) 647-3212
Chartered in 1875 the City of Westminster has a Mayor/Council form of government. The City provides complete municipal services and utilities to its approximately 2,700 residents. A treasure trove of unique architecture, Westminster boasts more than one hundred homes that are unique to the late 1800’s and turn-of-the-century. Our residential and business historical districts offer a visual
Oconee is steeped in rich heritage and tradition. Originally a Cherokee nation, General Andrew Pickens and Colonel Benjamin Cleveland founded and negotiated the territory for the fledgling colony, finally settling in Cheohee Valley near the present-day Tamassee community. From 1800 until 1814, Oconee was a part of Pendleton District and in 1826, this District was divided into Anderson and Pickens Districts. During Reconstruction-era South Carolina, Pickens County was split in half with the western half named Oconee in 1868. An influx of German immigrants, who had found Charleston unwelcoming and difficult to succeed in, brought fresh blood into the mountains with the founding of Walhalla in 1850. Railroads brought more towns into the predominantly rural county, with the founding of Seneca at the intersection of the Blue Ridge Railroad and the Air Line Railroad in 1874. Westminster was founded in 1875 at a water stop on the Southern Railway. 2015-2016 • 9
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(864) 638-0079 671 High Falls Rd | Seneca, SC
2. South Cove County Park (864) 882-5250 1099 S Cove Rd | Seneca, SC
3. Chau Ram County Park (864) 647-9286 1220 Chau Ram Park Rd Westminster, SC
smorgasbord for the sightseer along our Crape Myrtle-lined streets. Westminster is the home of the South Carolina Apple Festival as well as the “Mayberry Comes to Westminster” Festival which salutes the values of the Andy Griffith Show. Westminster Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 155, Historic Main Street Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 647-5316
SALEM City Hall: 5A Park Avenue Salem, SC 29676 (864) 944-2819
Originally established as a lumber town, Salem is located on Scenic Highway 11 which is abundant with beautiful views of Oconee County’s landscape. Salem is also popular for its luxurious residential neighborhoods and golf courses. Tamassee is a small community located just outside
of Salem. The two communities are often referred to as Tamassee-Salem.
FAIRPLAY Welcome Center: 100 Welcome Center PL Fair Play, SC 29643
Fairplay is an unincorporated census designated place (CDP) located on I-85 in the southern area of the county and is accessible via exits 2 and 4. The Fairplay Welcome Center serves as a gathering place for community events and provides free information and services for tourists and new residents of South Carolina.
WEST UNION Town Hall: 1442 W Main Street West Union, SC 29696
West Union is located next to Walhalla and was incorporated in 1880. People from all over Oconee county travel to West Union to shop for hidden gems in its retail and antique stores. Walhalla
LONGCREEK
Longcreek is an unincorporated community located in the far west corner of the county. Longcreek is known for its fruit orchards, rafting adventures, and scenic views.
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Oconee County offers endless opportunities for your leisure time.
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ith beautiful mountains, lakes, hiking trails, a world-class rafting river and a variety of museums to remind us of our heritage, Oconee County offers endless opportunities for your leisure time.
The mountains provide a beautiful backdrop to most any activity, whether you’re enjoying a quiet afternoon on a boat or the intensity of a rafting down The Chattooga Wild and Scenic River Trail. Those mountains and the areas around them offer many great hiking trails, where enthusiasts can get away from it all to explore nature and search for an array of waterfalls found throughout the area. Oconee County is probably best known for its lakes – Keowee, Jocassee and Hartwell – offering tens of thousands of acres of fun on the water for swimming, boating, skiing or just taking the
Kayaking on Lake Jocassee
time to enjoy a beautiful sunset with the reflection on the lake. The lakes are also a great place to fish. Landings throughout the county give access to lake fishing to even the smallest water craft and the Oconee lakes are even home to large fishing tournaments including a FLW tournament this year, which brought in more than 150 anglers from all over the nation. If a faster, more intense ride on the water peaks your interest, the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River may be more your style. Guided rafting tours are available on this river, which was the site used for the filming of the 1970s movie “Deliverance.” The guide-led rides take the adventure seeker through rapids that reach Class V status.
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{ LIFESTYLE } For those who prefer to enjoy history and heritage, there are a variety of offerings including The Museum of the Cherokee, the Oconee Heritage Center, Patriot’s Hall and the Lunney House Museum. Many communities also boast memorials to honor the sacrifices of military veterans.
Clockwise from above: Lunney Museum, Climbing wall, Zip lining, and Stumphouse Tunnel.
Sharing the faith in Oconee County since 1875
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We look forward to meeting you. Join our Sunday Services at 9:00 a.m. contemporary or 11:00 a.m. traditional “The Church for All People, Serving God through Serving Others”
SENECA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CORNER OF OAK AND SOUTH 1ST STREET SENECA, SC (864) 882-2505 SPREZ.ORG
Jeanne Ward, GHS Regional President
Michael Riordan, GHS President and CEO
A Healthy Sign for Oconee County Advancing Health Care for Generations. Oconee Memorial Hospital is now part of Greenville Health System. These trusted names are coming together to bring the right care at the right time in the right place to families in Oconee County. Now, it’s easier than ever to access the Upstate’s leading healthcare system close to home. And that’s a sure sign of better health for everyone. Learn more about Greenville Health System at ghs.org/modelofchange.
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ANNUAL EVENTS AND FESTIVALS WEEKLY & MONTHLY EVENTS April-October 2016 Cruzin’ on Main Downtown Seneca, SC. Join us the 1st Saturday of each month for classic cars and fun. April-October 2016 Jazz on the Alley Downtown Seneca. Every Thursday night (weather permitting). Enjoy music, dancing and food on Ram Cat Alley.
MAY 2015 May 1-2, 2015 Mayberry Comes to Westminster Come experience the nostalgia of Mayberry here in Westminster! Downtown Westminster. 864-6387426. www.mayberrywestminster.com May 15, 2015 Mayfest Downtown Walhalla, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.. http://walhallamayfest.webs.com/ May 15, 2015 Spotlight Oconee The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Business Awards Dinner. 864-882-2097. www.OconeeChamberSC.com May 22, 2015 Seneca Glo Run Come out and enjoy the first Glo Run for Seneca. Shaver Recreation Complex. www.seneca.sc.us May 23, 2015 Seneca Fest Outdoor concert, BBQ, and festivities in support of wounded warriors. Downtown Seneca and NortonThompson Park. 864-723-3910. www.seneca.sc.us 16 • www.oconeechambersc.com
Cruisin’ on Main, Mud Run and Seneca’s Annual Half Marathon & 5K (Photo by Jim Bandy).
May 23-25, 2015 Long Creek Music Festival Join us for the Third Annual Long Creek Music Festival hosted at the beautiful Chattooga River Resort and Campground. 1010 Blaylock Place, Long Creek, SC. 864-873-7310. www.longcreekfest.com
JUNE 2015 June 6, 2015 Fun In The Sun Festival Come out and experience West Union! This event includes food vendors, games and exhibits for children of all ages. West Union, SC.
JULY 2015 July 4, 2015 Hillbilly Days Enjoy a free day of Blue Grass music, clogging contests, fiddle and banjo competition, and delicious food. Please bring your own chairs for seating! 120 Verner Mill Road, Mountain Rest, SC. 864-638-1967. www.mountainrestcommunityclub.com
SEPTEMBER 2015 Sept. 8-12, 2015 54th Annual South Carolina Apple Festival Downtown Westminster. The South Carolina Apple Festival celebrates the beginning of apple harvest season in Oconee County, the largest appleproducing area in the state. http://scapplefestival.com Sept. 29 - Oct. 4, 2015 South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair Opposite Blue Ridge Electric at 2328 Sandifer Blvd, Westminster. Everything you’ve come to expect from a great fair right here in Oconee County! www.carolinafoothillsheritagefair.org
Sept. 26, 2015 Seneca Mud Run Come out and Seneca’s Mud Run! Shaver Recreation Complex. www.seneca.sc.us Sept. 28, 2015 Steak in Oconee Join the Chamber on for a farm to table dinner to salute agriculture in Oconee County and kick off the South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair. More details at http://OconeeChamberSC.com
OCTOBER 2015 Oct. 16-18, 2015 Oktoberfest Enjoy the rich German heritage of Walhalla while you enjoy food, carnival rides, arts and crafts, music, and shopping.. Walhalla, SC. 864-638-2727. www.walhallaoktoberfest.com ct. 31, 2015 Halloween on the Green O Enjoy free hotdogs, candy give-a-way, games and don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume for a change at best dressed! Downtown Seneca. www.seneca.sc.us Oct. 31, 2015 Boo on Main Enjoy a night of family friendly fun in Downtown Westminster. Dress up encouraged. www.westminstersc.com Oct. 31, 2015 The 5th Annual Strut Your Mutt Come out and enjoy showing off your pet while benefiting the Oconee Humane Society at Norton Thompson Park in Downtown Seneca. www.seneca.sc.us
NOVEMBER 2015 Nov. 11, 2015 Veteran’s Day Parade Join the community as we salute our Veteran’s Across the County for their Service. Downtown Westminster.
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Nov. 25, 2015 Veteran’s Appreciation Night in Seneca Come out for a special recognition and event to Salute all of our Military Veterans. Seneca’s Jazz on the Alley, Ram Cat Alley. www.seneca.sc.us
FEBRUARY 2015 Feb. 19, 2016 State of Oconee Come hear about our community’s economic development initiatives. More details at www.OconeeChamberSC.com.
DECEMBER 2015 Christmas Parades & Events: Nov. 30: Seneca Christmas Parade, 6 pm 864-882-2097 Dec: 1: Clemson Christmas Pre-parade festivities and tree lighting at 5pm and Parade at 6 pm 864-653-2030 Dec: 3: The Westminster Christmas Parade, 6 pm 864-647-5316 Dec: 5: Walhalla Christmas Parade, 5 pm 864638-2727 Dec: 5: Experience Santa’s Workshop on Ram Cat Alley in Seneca, SC Dec: 6: Christmas at the Lunney House Museum 864-710-7494
MARCH 2015 Dec: 6: Salem Christmas Parade, 4 pm 864-944-2819 Dec: 12: West Union Christmas Parade, 3 pm 864-427-9039 Dec. 31, 2015 New Year’s Eve Party at the Lunney Museum Kick off the New Year with all your friends at the Lunney House Museum. http://www.lunneyhousemuseum.org/
March 2016 The 6th Annual Run For The Green Half-Marathon and 5k Visit www.seneca.sc.us for details.
APRIL 2016 April 2015 Collins Children’s Home Mud Run Challenge yourself to run 3.2 miles crossing 10 creeks and 25 obstacle checkpoints. Proceeds benefit Collins Children’s Home. www.collinshomemudrun.com
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Seneca Named Best City to Start a Business in South Carolina — NerdWallet (April 2015)
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
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BUSINESSAND COMMUNITY PROFILE
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cconee County is defined as a land of opportunity -- a vibrant community that offers a probusiness environment, skilled workforce, and an unmatched quality of life. Couple those benefits with the third lowest property taxes in South Carolina and a proactive focus on economic development and you can see that Oconee is a perfect location for any business. One of the biggest draws is the location. Not only does Oconee County have unparalleled natural beauty situated at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains but it offers excellent proximity to the some of the best cities in the Southeast while being nestled alongside Clemson University. Oconee County, with its’ five municipalities, lies halfway between Atlanta and Charlotte along the I-85 corridor and offers logistical advantage to communities like Greenville and Asheville. Whether you are looking to recruit recent graduates from Clemson University, hire skilled and certified workers from the
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Fred P. Hamilton Career Center, or work alongside Tri-County Technical College to find your workforce, we have what you need. The Oconee Labor Shed has access to more than 632,000 people from eleven counties. It all starts with a strong STEM focus within the local school district, where students in
Oconee are provided a variety of education opportunities. Oconee is also working towards a State designation of being labeled a “South Carolina TOTAL POPULATION, 2010, 2014, AND 2019 ESTIMATES Certified Work Ready Community” as it demonstrates the workforce is 2010 2014 2019 in place along with various training Oconee 74,273 76,029 78,298 and apprenticeship programs. Upstate Region 1,362,073 1,402,040 1,456,704
South Carolina
4,625,364
4,796,559
5,043,087
POPULATION BY AGE, 2010, 2014, AND 2019 ESTIMATE Under Age 5 Age 5-9 Age 10-14 Age 15-24 Age 25-34 Age 35-44 Age 45-54 Age 55-64 Age 65+
2010 2014 2019 5.6% 5.4% 5.3% 5.7% 5.6% 5.4% 6.1% 5.7% 5.7% 12.2% 11.9% 11.1% 10.4% 10.6% 10.6% 12.1% 11.4% 10.9% 14.3% 13.4% 12.6% 14.7% 15.0% 15.0% 19.0% 21.1% 23.3%
Source: US Census Bureau (2010) and ESRI Business Analyst (2014 & 2019) Above chart note: percentages might not add up to 100 due to rounding
Oconee has been identified as one of the top location for business and travel. Oconee was ranked the “The Best Place to Retire In South Carolina (SmartAssets, 2015)”, The Best City in South Carolina to Start A Business (NerdWallet, April 2015), One of the Top Micropolitians in the Nation (#8 Site Selection Magazine, March 2015), and National Geographic’s, “Top 50 Destinations of a Lifetime”(One of only two in the U.S.). Those publications only share a small snapshot of the amazing community many of us are lucky to call home.
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POPULATION BY RACE, 2010, 2014, AND 2019 ESTIMATE White Black Am. Indian/Alaska Native Asian Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Some Other Race Two or More Races Hispanic Origin (Any Race)
2010 2014 2019 87.8% 86.8% 85.6% 7.6% 7.6% 7.6% 0.2% 0.3% 0.4% 0.6% 0.9% 1.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 2.6% 3.1% 1.6% 1.8% 2.1% 4.5% 5.1% 6.1%
HOUSEHOLDS & FAMILIES 2010, 2014, AND 2019 ESTIMATE 2010 2014 2019 # of Households 30,676 31,516 32,472 # of Families 21,118 21,497 22,001 Average HH Size 2.4 2.39 2.39 Owner-Occupied 23,025 23,115 23,793 Renter-Occupied 7,636 8,387 8,679 Median Age 43.4 44.5 45.8 Source: US Census Bureau (2010) and ESRI Business Analyst (2014 & 2019)
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TOP 5 MANUFACTURING
Company No. of Employees Duke Energy 1500 BorgWarner 740 U.S. Engine Valve Corp. 647 Schneider Electric 600 Itron 550
Major Product Power Generation Automotive Transfer Cases Automotive Engine Valves Motor Control Centers Electronic Measuring Devices
MONTHLY EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY GROUP 2013 (ANNUAL AVERAGE) NAICS Industry 1011 Natural Resources and Mining 1012 Construction 1013 Manufacturing 42 Wholesale Trade 44-45 Retail Trade 48-49 Transportation and Warehousing 1022 Information 1023 Financial Activities 1024 Professional and Business Services 1025 Educational and Health Care Services 1026 Leisure and Hospitality 1027 Other Services 10 Government
Ave. Emp. 56 1069 5158 445 2789 140 298 532 1015 1620 1948 682 4356
MAJOR EMPLOYERS Company School District of Oconee County Duke Energy Corporation Oconee Medical Center BorgWarner U.S. Engine Valve Corp. Schneider Electric Itron, Inc. JTEKT/Koyo Bearings USA, LLC Oconee County Government Sandvik Inc. BASF Corp. Greenfield Industries, Inc. Johnson Controls, Inc. State of South Carolina Lift Technologies, Inc. 22 • www.oconeechambersc.com
Employment Product/Service 1605 Education 1500 Power Generation 1370 Health Care 740 Automotive Transfer cases 647 Automotive Engine Valves 600 Motor Control Centers 550 Electronic Measuring Devices 515 Automotive Bearings 450 Local Government 315 Cutting Tools 300 Precious Metal Catalyst and Metal Refining 300 Twist Drills 300 Plastic Injection Molding 286 State Government 210 Fork Lift Masts
SPOTLIGHT ON MANUFACTURING AND AGRICULTURE ▶ INDUSTRY Did you know that Oconee is home to more than 60 industries? Our county produces a wide variety of products including: bush planes, sports apparel, aerospace parts, precision flat wire (like those found in medical products), automotive parts, electric vehicle charging stations, bottled water, and fresh flowers?
▶ AGRICULTURE Oconee County is home to over 700 farms. Our community is No. 1 in South Carolina for broiler production, in the top 5 for beef production, and has a strong timber industry.
GROSS RETAIL SALES (MILLIONS) BY FISCAL YEAR
Live & Work in County
12,572
Commute into County
8,358
Commute Out of County
17,940
Source: Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics Program, US Census Bureau
WORKER INFLOW/ OUTFLOW, 2011
2003-2004 $856,037 2004-2005 $1,120,100 2005-2006 $1,159,467 2006-2007 $1,202,482 2007-2008 $1,166,541 2008-2009 $1,048,396 2009-2010 $987,445
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
2010-2011 $1,006,392
Oconee County
2012-2013 $1,201,802
5.1%
2011-2012 $1,172,295
National Average
6.3%
2013-2014 $1,263,234 Spotlight on Oconee awards dinner
Source: SC Department of Revenue
Welcome and thank you for choosing Powell Real Estate. With over one hundred years of combined Real Estate experience, we know the backroads, the rivers, and all the great buys. We are always available to give personal real estate service and are eager to introduce you to the area we love and call home. Real estate is the biggest investment most people make. Our Golden Corner of South Carolina has low taxes, four season climates and live each day surrounded by water and at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We look forward to introduce you to Oconee County - “the land beside the water”.
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EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, 2014
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME, 2014 AND 2019
2019
37.9 2014
PER CAPITA INCOME, 2014 AND 2019 Source: ESRI Business Analyst (2014 & 2019)
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M E DI A N A G SOUTH CAROLINA
Oconee $48,241.00 South Carolina $49,859.00
Source: ESRI Business Analyst (2014 & 2019)
Source: ESRI Business Analyst Note: percentages might not add up to 100 due to rounding
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Oconee $23,795.00 South Carolina $23,782.00 Oconee $25,859.00 South Carolina $26,314.00
OCONEE COUNTY
43.2 Compared to the rest of the country,
OCONEE COUNTY’S COST OF LIVING IS 11.20% LOWER than the U.S. average.
NEAREST COMMERCIAL AIRLINE
INTERSTATE ACCESS
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
TRANSPORTATION
I-85
AIRLINES: Northwest, Southwest, Continental, United Express, Delta, US Airways, American Eagle
NEAREST CIVIL AIRPORT
PORT ACCESS
Port of Charleston, 246 miles from City of Seneca
LOCAL TRANSIT
CATBUS (Clemson Area Transit)
RAIL PROVIDERS
ClemsonOconee Airport
Norfolk Southern Railway
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Three Pines View Three Pines View Lodge is a boutique Bed & Breakfast located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Salem, SC. Close to lakes Jocasee, Keowee and Clemson. 151 Shack Hollow Road • Salem, SC 29676
864-784-2974
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Whitewater Rafting & Zipline Canopy Tours at the Chattooga River The Chattooga is where Wildwater first opened their doors in 1971 and remains Wildwater’s premier rafting trip in the Southeast.
• Whitewater Rafting • Zipline Canopy Tours • Low & High Rope Courses • Kayak Tours • Whitewater Kayak Clinics • Stand-Up Paddleboarding • Overnight Camping • Multiple Lodging Options (Cottages, Group Yurts And Deluxe Cabins) We have 2 Cabins On our picturesque campus you will find snacks at The Well House (summer only), volleyball, horseshoes and Corn Hole.
Join us for a family-friendly adventure! 1251 Academy Road, Long Creek, SC 29658
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HELPFUL RESOURCES DRIVER LICENSE OFFICE INFORMATION South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) 13009 S. Radio Road Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-8698
County Council Members: District I - Edda Cammick District II - Wayne McCall District III- Paul A. Cain, Esq. District IV - Joel Thrift, Chairman District V- Reg Dexter
COUNTY GOVERNMENT Oconee County Administrative Offices 415 South Pine Street Walhalla, SC 29691 864-638-4244 864-718-1024 [fax]
County Service Departments: 415 South Pine Street Walhalla, SC 29691 Services can be assessed online at www.OconeeChamberSC.com
County Administrator: T. Scott Moulder
Oconee County Assessor’s Office: (864) 638-4150/4151
County Council Office: (864) 364-5136
County Auditor: Kenneth E. Nix County Treasurer: (864) 638-4162
Oconee County Board of Registrations & Elections: (864) 638-4162 Community Development Office: (864) 718-1005 Veteran Affairs Office:(864) 638-4231 Oconee Economic Alliance: www.investoconeesc.com, (864) 638-4289 Mountain Lakes Convention & Visitor’s Bureau: http://www.scmountainlakes.com/ (864) 380-3976 Oconee State and Federal Delegation: • U. S. Congressional Delegation Senate: Lindsey Graham, Timothy E. Scott House: Jeffrey D. Duncan, District 3 • South Carolina Senate Delegation Thomas C. Alexander, District 1 • South Carolina House Delegation William E. “Bill” Sandifer III, District 2 William R. “Bill” Whitmire, District 1 (864) 638-4237
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ELECTRIC Duke Power: (800) 777-9898 Blue Ridge Electric: (864) 647-8793 Seneca Light & Water: (864) 885-2723 Westminster Electric: (864) 647-3217 PHONE AT&T Service: (864) 780-2355 AT&T Repair: (864) 780-2611 WATER & SEWER Seneca Light & Water: (864) 885-2723 City of Walhalla: (864) 638-4343 City of Westminster: (864) 647-3219 City of Salem: (864) 944-2819 Pioneer Rural Water: (864) 972-3082 GAS Fort Hill Natural Gas: (864) 882-2126 Blossman Gas Inc.: (864) 638-7176 Amerigas: (864) 647-5478 CABLE/INTERNET Charter Communications: (864) 944-1043 Northland Cable: Seneca: (864) 993-0002 Walhalla: (864) 638-8259 Cable TV Westminster: (864) 972-2415 AJ Satellite TV, Salem: (864) 944-0997 POST OFFICES Seneca: (864) 882-8422 Walhalla: (864) 638-3523 Salem: (864) 944-0351 Westminster: (864) 647-2484 West Union: (864) 638-2311 POLICE Seneca: (864) 885-2718 Walhalla: (864) 638-3523 Westminster: (864) 647-3222 West Union: (864) 638-4111 Salem: (864) 638-4111 FIRE Seneca (city only): (864) 885-2718 Seneca (other than city): (864) 638-4222 Westminster: (864) 638-4222 West Union: (864) 638-4222 Salem: (864) 638-4111 LIBRARIES Seneca: (864) 882-4855 Walhalla: (864) 638-4133 Westminster: (864) 647-3215 Salem: (864) 638-4111
WELCOME If you are a current resident or planning to move to Oconee County, South Carolina, we would like to serve your financial needs. We are a traditional Savings and Loan specializing in savings accounts and home mortgages. We’ve been serving the people of South Carolina’s “Golden Corner” since 1924. As a true “local-community” financial institution, we take pride in the outstanding service that we give our customers.
Five Star Rating Oconee Federal has earned Bauer Financial’s 5-Star Superior Rating again. This rating means Oconee Federal is among the strongest financial institutions in the country. For more information please visit www.bauerfinancial.com.
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Main Office 115 E. North 2nd St Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-2765
Loan and Executive Offices 201 N. Second St Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-2765
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EDUCATION IN OCONEE
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EDUCATION IN OCONEE ith high-quality dedicated teachers and partnerships to help prepare students for years beyond the classroom, the School District of Oconee County offer students an educational experience with an eye on the future.
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Those efforts have shown results with four-year graduation rates topping 80 percent at each of the high schools in the county. In the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards, the district saw improving scores in many categories with nearly 70 percent of students passing the test.
The school district boasts a 23 to 1 student to teacher ratio with both student and teacher attendance reaching nearly 96 percent. About 63 percent of teachers in the school district hold some type of advanced degree. The district spends an average of $9,966 per pupil.
Oconee ranked above the state in SAT mean scores in reading and math. In the ACT testing, Oconee’s composite score of 21 was higher than the state average of 20.6. Three schools – Walhalla, Seneca and WestOak – met or exceeded the state ACT
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Below and at bottom: Students at Tri-County Technical Institute
average. Walhalla High was one of the top performers in the state in ACT testing with a composite score of 23.1. James Brown Elementary in Walhalla was named one of the Reward Schools of Performance for 2012, as one of the state’s highest performing Title I schools.
While the district is preparing many students for four-year university programs and beyond, it also seeks to prepare students for quality jobs here in the county. Through a partnership with Tri-County Technical College, students are gaining the education and skills needed for
high paying jobs with local industries. Some partnerships have students being transported to Tri-County Tech for classes and others, such as a partnership with the Hamilton Career Center near Seneca bring instructors from Tech to teach programs such as HVAC to students here.
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AREA SCHOOLS
(L to R): Seneca Middle School, Chattooga Belle Farm, Northside Elementary School
E LEMENTARY SCHOOLS lue Ridge Elementary B School 995 South Oak Street Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: 864-886-4550 Fax: 864-886-4551 Principal: KLisa Simmons
James M. Brown Elementary School 225 Coffee Road Walhalla, SC 29691 Phone: 864-886-4470 Fax: 864-886-4471 Principal: Ashley Robertson
Northside Elementary School 710 N. Townville Street Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: 864-886-4445 Fax: 864-886-4446 Principal: Geoff Smith
Orchard Park Elementary School 600 Toccoa Highway Westminster, SC 29693 Phone: 864-886-4515 Fax: 864-886-4516 Principal: Rosemary Wise
Fair-Oak Elementary School 1964 Oakway Road Westminster, SC 29693 Phone: 864-886-4505 Fax: 864-886-4506 Principal: Carolyn Harris
Keowee Elementary School 7051 Keowee School Road Seneca, SC 29672 Phone: 864-886-4475 Fax: 864-886-4474 Principal: Josh Holliday
Oakway Intermediate School 150 Schoolhouse Road Westminster, SC 29693 Phone: 864-886-4510 Fax: 864-886-4511 Principal: Ann Douglas
Ravenel Elementary School 150 Ravenel School Road Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: 864-886-4450 Fax: 864-886-4449 Principal: Angela Henderson
Tamassee-Salem Elementary School 9950 N. Highway 11 Tamassee, SC 29686 Phone: 864-886-4540 Fax: 864-886-4539 Principal: Robert Norizan Walhalla Elementary School 508 Fowler Road West Union, SC 29696 Phone: 864-886-4480 Fax: 864-886-4481 Principal: Shanon Lusk
Westminster Elementary School 206 Hamilton Drive Westminster, SC 29693 Phone: 864-886-4520 Fax: 864-886-4519 Principal: Chad Lusk MIDDLE SCHOOLS S eneca Middle School 810 West South 4th Street Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: 864-886-4455 Fax: 864-886-4452 Principal: Al Leroy
Walhalla Middle School 177 Razorback Lane Walhalla, SC 29691 Phone: 864-886-4485 Fax: 864-886-4483 Principal: Scott Dixon West-Oak Middle School 501 Westminster Highway Westminster, SC 29693 Phone: 864-886-4525 Fax: 864-886-4524 Principal: Jami Verderosa
HIGH SCHOOLS S eneca High School 100 Bobcat Ridge Seneca, SC 29678 Phone: 864-886-4460 Fax: 864-886-4457 Principal: Cliff Roberts Tamassee-Salem Middle/ High School 4 Eagle Lane Salem, SC 29676 Phone: 864-886-4545 Fax: 864-886-4541 Principal: Steve Moore
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AREA SCHOOLS ... Walhalla High School 151 Razorback Lane Walhalla, SC 29691 Phone: 864-886-4490 Fax: 864-886-4488 Principal: Steve Garrett West-Oak High School 130 Warrior Lane Westminster, SC 29693 Phone: 864-886-4530 Fax: 864-886-4527 Principal: Kurt Kreuzberger
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Clemson University 109 Drive Clemson, SC 29634 (864) 656-3311 Founded in 1889, Clemson is one of the country’s most selective public research universities. Clemson is a science- and engineering-oriented college dedicated to teaching, research and service.
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OCONEE COUNTY PRIVATE SCHOOLS herokee Creek Boys C School All-boys | Alternative School 198 Cooper Road Westminster, SC 29693 (864)710-8183 Fair Play Christian School Christian 104 Feltman Road Fair Play, SC 29643 (864)972-9962
Faith Center Academy Christian P.O. Box 708 Walhalla, SC 29691 (864)638-3476 Oconee Christian Academy Christian 150 His Way Circle Seneca, SC 29672 (864)882-6925
Seneca Baptist Church Kindergarten LLC Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) 1080 S Oak Street Seneca, SC 29678 (864)882-6055 Trinity Baptist Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) 210 W S 6th Street Seneca, SC 29678 (864)882-0285
Poplar Springs SDA School Seventh-Day Adventist 4279A S Highway 11 Westminster, SC 29693 (864)638-5963
Southern Weslyan 907 Wesleyan Dr. Central, SC 29630 (864) 639-2453 Founded in 1906, Southern Wesleyan University is a Christcentered, student-focused learning community devoted to transforming lives by challenging students to be dedicated scholars and servant-leaders who impact the world for Christ.
Tri-County Technicial College 7900 Highway 76 Pendleton, SC 29670 (864) 646-TCTC (8282) Founded in 1962, Tri-County Technical College is a comprehensive two-year community and technical college that serves students from Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties in more than 70 major fields of study. Programs of study include degrees, diplomas, certificates in a variety of career field, and more than 250 different seminars and courses are offered through Corporate & Community Education.
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conee County offers a wide variety of opportunities for improved health and wellness, set in a landscape perfect for fostering mental and physical health. Whether you would like to participate in a half marathon or ensure that you have access to the best medical services in the state, we have it here inside Oconee County, residents have access to medical services that suit every need you may have including: • Hospice care including bereavement services, in-home Hospice services & an inpatient facility • Home health services • Dermatology care • An accredited cardiac rehabilitation center located inside GHS, Oconee Medical Campus to provide medically-monitored exercise for patients who have undergone a cardiac event 2015-2016 • 37
{ HEALTH } • A brand new, state of the art wound care center • Heart care center providing accredited diagnostic care and minimally invasive cardiac procedures • Multiple in-house nursing and rehabilitation centers providing short and longterm care for residents • An integrated system of family practitioners who work closely with the local hospital system to allow for better exchange of health information • A locally run emergency medical service that allows for quick response and local care for those in need • Facilities, such as Mountain Lakes Access Health, set up specifically to care for uninsured, low-income residents. Recently, Mountain Lakes Access Health has expanded to include a free dental clinic for qualifying patients.
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• Several acute care clinics, such as Mountain Lakes Community Care, providing medical care for non-emergent conditions when a resident’s regular physician is unavailable. Along with a vast array of care options for those who have experienced health problems, Oconee County also provides an environment and resources perfect for keeping people healthy and active at any age. Oconee’s position beneath the sprawling Blue Ridge Mountains provides residents with the opportunity to hike on a vast number of trails that range in difficulty allowing a challenge for both the beginner and advanced hiker. Many trails also accommodate campers and horseback riding to provide a perfect spot for a day trip or active weekend vacation for local families. If you enjoy the outdoors, you will also be pleased to find easy access to three beautiful lakes (Keowee, Hartwell and Jocassee). Local lakes are perfect for water sports, canoeing, paddle boarding or just a day’s swim, and with multiple campgrounds and picnic areas located along the lakes, it makes it easy for families to enjoy exercise outdoors any time of year. Finally, if you are looking for planned exercise close to home, Oconee has what you need. The area boasts community pools which provide swimming lessons and group fitness classes for
Helping you reach your personal milestones.
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{ HEALTH } Oconee offers various events for health-minded and athletic enthusiasts (Photos by Jim Bandy).
residents to enjoy at low cost. There are also multiple gyms and specialized exercise facilities providing workouts ranging from basic weight training to specialized exercise such as tai chi, karate, yoga, dance or Zumba. There is also a strong Senior Solutions program which provides exercise and engagement opportunities for our aging population to promote both physical and mental health. Finally, our area is proud to provide four community walking trails, located throughout the county, giving residents a safe place to walk no matter where they live. Several of these trails are located on the grounds of our local recreation facilities which are perfect places for families with children who are looking for ways to keep the whole family active year round. Oconee also hosts multiple 5Ks throughout the year and has recently added a mudrun and disc golf course to our Seneca recreation facility. If you are looking for an area that offers multiple opportunities to stay active, while having the medical care available when you need it, Oconee is the place for you!
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Ranked the top retirement destination in South Carolina and 16th for the Nation by SmartAssets
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STATE RANK: 1 NATIONAL RANK: 16 TAX: 10.0% DOCTOR OFFICES PER 1,000 PEOPLE: 6.9 RECREATION CENTERS PER 1,000 PEOPLE: 1.7 RETIREMENT CENTERS PER 1,000 PEOPLE: 1.7 PERCENT OF SENIORS: 18.1%
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conee County is an ideal place to call home no matter what age you are, however there is an abundance of additional resources geared towards our senior population.
More than twenty percent of the population in Oconee County is over the age of 65. At an age where many families or individuals have the freedom
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to choose anywhere to live, they choose Oconee. Our beautiful scenery, low taxes, and mild climate make it an ideal place to call your “dream home”. South Carolina is an ideal retirement state because it offers a high quality of life with a low cost of living. When examining the overall cost of living, Oconee is 11.2% below the national average. South Carolina offers the 13th
lowest taxes in the country followed by one of the lowest healthcare costs in the country. When you combine a low cost of living, gorgeous natural surroundings, and a mild climate it’s easier to see why Oconee is the best place to live, work, or play. If you are looking for additional resources or information, contact our Chamber office at (864)882-2097.
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Scenic Beauty Modest Tax Rate Recreational Opportunities Low Housing Costs Overall Cost of Living Four Mild Seasons
ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS > Nature Trails, waterfalls, and lake activities > Abundant number of historical attractions > Close Proximity to Clemson University, and Tri-County
Technical College for continued education
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> Numerous Golf Courses and Country Clubs in the Area > Four live performance venues: The Oconee Community
Theatre, Walhalla Civic Auditorium, Westminster Music Hall and Clemson Little Theatre > Many churches and non-profits for involvement.
Senior Solutions is an active organization that organizes exercise and dance classes, day trips, games, walks and other activities in the region. They also provide the following services: › Employment assistance › Educational Opportunities › Meal & Nutrition programs › Transportation Services › Volunteer Opportunities › Insurance Advice & Services
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{ SENIOR LIVING } Oconee County has long been a destination for retirees from across the country who want a place to enjoy their golden years. Some have found the county by chance, through a visit or a vacation, while others have sought out a retirement location through research before choosing Oconee. The natural beauty of the Golden Corner is one of the reasons many give for spending their retirement years in Oconee County. With mountains as backdrop to beautiful lakes, rivers and waterfalls, Oconee has earned recognition for its beauty. In 2012, National Geographic magazine named Oconee County’s Jocassee Gorges No. 9 on a list of 50 of the World’s Last Great Places. The beauty of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River put Oconee on display in the 1970s movie “Deliverance.” More opportunities are coming for movies to be made in the area, further showing off
other locations that are considered popular for retirement. Property taxes are the third lowest in South Carolina and the state’s low gas taxes in comparison to the rest of the nation make travel inexpensive compared with other nearby states. The location of Oconee County is also a plus for retirees, nestled almost halfway between Charlotte and Atlanta. There is good access to hospitals for medical needs in Oconee County. Oconee Medical Center is now a part of Greenville Health System, giving local residents even greater access to quality medical care and additional medical specialties. Another plus is the proximity to Main Street in Walhalla Clemson University with access to the beauty of the Golden Corner. many cultural and major college sporting Affordability is another reason Oconee events as well as the academic and cultural is a top choice among many retirees. Real advantages that come from being near a estate costs are much lower than many university town.
Come Enjoy One Of The Best Views In The Upstate • 23 Different Types Of U-Pick Fruit Available • We Offer Products Made With Our Fruit, Including Eight Types Of Wine • Lunch available at Belle’s Bistro 11-2 • Educational Farm Tours • Hayrides • Disc Golf Course • Event Center and Inhouse Catering for special events. Open May through October seven days a week. Farm store open 9-5. Open by appointment during other months.
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Our practice specializes in infants, children, adolescents and patients Camille W. Horton, DMD with special healthcare Diplomate needs of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Craig A. Horton, DMD, MS | Specialist in Prosthodontics
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Foxwood Hills is a community of primary and vacation homes nestled in the northwest corner of Oconee County, SC otherwise known as the Golden Corner of the Upstate. Foxwood Hills is located on Lake Hartwell in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Members enjoy fishing, boating and hiking as well as community amenities such as tennis, basketball, full service restaurant and lounge, getting a good workout in the fitness room or just lounging by the Olympic size pool. Come join us. We have it all here! Foxwood Hills is a deed restricted community with annual fees. Also available are property leases providing amenity access.
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➤ HERITAGE
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CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Oconee County - South Carolina
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ACCOMODATIONS Comfort Inn, Clemson........................(864) 653-3600 1305 Tiger Blvd. Clemson, SC 29631 http://www.comfortinnclemsonsc.com/ Best Way Inn.....................................(864) 882-3376 320 Bypass 123, Seneca, SC 29678 Best Western.....................................(864) 886-9646 511 Hwy 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.bestwestern.com Days Inn Seneca.................................(864) 885-0710 11015 N Radio Station Rd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://daysinn.com Field Village Apartments....................(864) 885-1077 110-I Field Village Dr., Seneca, SC 29682 http://www.fieldvillageapts.com/#!
Wildwater.........................................(864) 647-9587 1251 Academy Rd., Long Creek, SC 29658 http://www.wildwaterrafting.com’
ACCOUNTING Adams Tax Service.............................(864) 882-4888 120 Ravenwood Dr., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.cliffadamsonline.com H&R Block.........................................(864) 885-1883 313 Market St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.hrblock.com Padgett Business Services..................(864) 638-0212 3100A S Hwy 11, Walhalla, SC 29691 http://scpadgett.com/
AGRICULTURE Chattooga Belle Farm........................(864) 647-9768 454 Damascus Church Rd., Long Creek, SC 29658 http://www.chattoogabellefarm.com
APARTMENTS Crescent Pointe Apartment Homes......(864) 882-4377 1500 S. Oak St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.crescentpointeapartments.com/Apartments/ module/printable_brochure/property%5Bid%5D/17510/ Serenity Place...................................(864) 873-9550 117 Northside Cir., Seneca, SC 29678
APPAREL
Spencer & Stutsman CPAs...................(864) 888-1830 10133 Clemson Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.stutscpa.com
Belk..................................................(864) 882-2431 285 Applewood Center Place, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.belk.com
Stancil Cooley Estep & Stamey............(864) 882-3048 631 Bypass 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.scescpa.com
Emily’s..............................................(864) 882-0500 263 Market St., Dogwood Plaza, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.emilyespeciallyforyou.com
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Holidy Inn Express & Suites.................(864) 654-9410 1381 Tiger Blvd., Clemson, SC 29631 http://www.hiexpress.com/clemsonsc
Print It..............................................(864) 882-3609 11071 North Radio Station Rd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.printitincolor.com/
Blue Ridge Arts Council......................(864) 882-2722 111 E. South 2nd St., Seneca, SC 29678
Hotel Tillman....................................(864) 653-6000 1303 Tiger Blvd., Clemson, SC 2963 http://www.hoteltillmanclemson.com
Blue Mountain of Seneca...................(864) 882-6922 111 W North 1st St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.bluemtnpromo.com
Kingwood Country Club and Resort.....(706) 212-4151 401 Country Club Dr., Clayton, GA 30525 http://kingwoodresort.com
Diamond T Promotional Gear..............(864) 972-0690 604 Hwy. 182, Fairplay, SC 29643 http://www.diamondtpromo.com
Magnolia Manor................................(864) 647-8559 207 Westminster Hwy., Westminster, SC 29693 http://www.magnoliamanorbb.com/
GBA Productions................................(864) 886-1281
Sunrise Farm Bed and Breakfast.........(864) 944-0121 325 Sunrise Dr., Salem 29676 http://sunrisefarmbb.com
Oconee Chamber................................(864) 882-2097 135C Eagles Nest Dr., Seneca, SC 29678 http://OconeeChamberSC.com
Three Pines View...............................(864) 784-2974 151 Shack Hollow Rd., Salem, SC 29676 http://threepinesview.com
Ralph’s Store & Trophy Shop...............(864) 972-9863 15285 Wells Hwy., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.ralphstrophyshop.com/
Hampton Inn & Suites........................(864) 482-2900 1011 East N. 1st St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com Hampton Inn Clemson........................(864) 653-7744 851 Tiger Blvd., Clemson, SC 29631 http://www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com
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Oconee Community Theatre...............(864) 882-1910 8001 Utica StSenecaSC29678 http://www.oconeetheatre.org/ Red Arrow Entertainment..................(864) 882-7093 308 Oak Branch Ct., Seneca, SC 20672 http://redarrowsc.com Sweet Retreat Family Fun Center........(864) 885-0887 510 E Halfway Branch Rd., Walhalla, SC 29691 Triumph Group Studios LLC.................(XXX) XXX-XXXX 1976 S La Cienege Blvd., Ste. 252, Los Angeles, CA 90034 http://triumphgroupstudios.vpweb.com
ASSISTED LIVING Belvedere Commons of Seneca...........(864) 888-4114 515 Benton St., Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.belvederecommonsseneca.com
Morningside of Seneca.......................(864) 888-8886 15855 Wells Hwy., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.morningsideofseneca.com
Riley Motors LLC................................(864) 873-9490 921 E. North 1st St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.rileymotorsLLC.com
ATTORNEYS
Snappy Express Wash Inc....................(864) 650-5689 1113 Jennings Ave., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.snappywash.com
Ann Marie Sullivan Attorney at Law, LLC....(864) 973-8080 105-A Ram Cat Alley, Seneca, SC 29678 Barton & Cain, P.A..............................(864) 784-2270 107 N Fairplay St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.foothillslaw.com Fields & McLaurin Attorneys at Law LLC........................... (864) 882-1812 10 Commons Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.keoweelawyers.com Newton Law Firm...............................(864) 654-6042 104 Pinnacle, Clemson, SC 29631 newtonlawfirmclemson.com Toussaint Law Firm PC........................(864) 888-1900 10131 Clemson Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.toussaintlawfirm.com
ATTRACTIONS Lunney House Museum......................(864) 710-7494 211 West S. 1st St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.lunneyhousemuseum.org/ Oconee Heritage Center.....................(864) 638-2224 123 Browns Square Dr., Walhalla, SC 29691 http://www.oconeeheritagecenter.org/
AUTOMOTIVE
BANKING Oconee Federal Savings & Loan...........(864) 882-0799 813 123 Bypass, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.oconeefederal.com/ Wells Fargo.......................................(864) 885-5600 301 East Main St., Seneca, SC 29678 https://www.wellsfargo.com/locator/bank/301__E__ MAIN__ST_SENECA_SC_29678/ BB&T................................................(864) 885-5090 975 Bypass 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.bbt.com Blue Ridge Bank................................(864) 638-5444 100 E. Main St., Walhalla, SC 29691 http://www.brbwal.com
Eclipse Salon & Spa............................864-973-8429 12019-F North Radio Station Rd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.eclipsehairandspa.com ProVision Beauty Supply....................(864) 973-6005 905 E. North 1st St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.provisionbeautysupply.com/ Soluna Salon and Day Spa..................(864) 882-2299 10239 Clemson Blvd., #310, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.salonsoluna.com
BROADCAST MEDIA The Lake WSNW 94.1..........................(864) 882-9769 103 Ram Cat Alley, Seneca, SC 29679 http://wsnwradio.com/
BUSINESS COACHING Priority Performance Group Consulting, Inc..................................864-719-0350 11 Keepers Lantern Dr., Salem 29676 http://priorityperformancegrp.com
Community First Bank........................(864) 886-0206 449 Hwy 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.c1stbank.com
Successful Ventures, LLC.....................(803) 431-9493 198 Quail Trail, Seneca, SC 29678 http://successful-ventures.net, successfulbizacademy.com
First Citizens Bank.............................(864) 882-8845 1007 Bypass 123, Seneca, SC 29678 https://www.firstcitizensonline.com/
Tri-County Entrepreneurial Development Corp.............................(864) 638-4210 528 Bypass 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.oconeescedc.com/SmallBusiness/TCEDCOverview.aspx
Greer State Bank................................. ((864) 247-0658 133 Thomas Green Blvd., Ste., 204, Clemson, SC 29631 http://greerstatebank.com
Lake Keowee Chrysler Dodge LLC........(877) 896-6702 10815 Clemson Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.lakekeoweechryslerdodge.com/index.htm
Palmetto Bank..................................(864) 882-3992 1094 Bypass 123 Seneca, SC 29678
R & R Auto.........................................(864) 557-4447 103 A North 1st St., Seneca, SC 29678
Designs on the Boulevard...................(864) 882-2725 1731 Sandifer Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.designsotb.com
Carolina Alliance Bank.......................(864) 904-9993 135 Eagles Nest Dr., Suite K, Seneca, SC 29678 http://carolinaalliancebank.com
Anderson Auto Parts..........................(864) 882-2382 412 E. North 1st St., Seneca, SC 29678
Lake Keowee Ford..............................(864) 888-3600 859 Bypass 123, Suite 30, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.leaderford.com/
BEAUTY/HAIR
Vistage International.........................(864) 710-8901 302 Laurel Fork Ln., Salem 29676 http://www.vistage.com
CAREER/JOB SERVICES
South State Bank...............................(864) 888-2265 201 Bypass 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.southstatebank.com
ETCON Employment Solutions.............(864) 885-9632 1510 Blue Ridge Blvd., Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.etcon.net
TD Bank............................................(864) 882-9258 104 Mill Rd., Seneca, SC29679 http://www.tdbank.com
Goodwill Industries (Job Connection)....(864) 351-0150 1616 Sandifer Blvd., Seneca, SC 29679 http://www.goodwillsc.org 2015-2016 • 53
{ DIRECTORY } Human Technologies Inc.....................(864) 882-9532 11018 N Radio Station Rd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.htijobs.com/
Bunn Construction & Landscaping......(864) 638-2784 356 Burnt Tanyard Rd., West Union, SC 29696 http://www.bunnconstruction.com
Phillips Staffing.................................(864) 882-1763 457-A Bypass Hwy 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.phillipsstaffing.com/
J. Davis Construction Inc.....................(864) 972-4720 12245 S. Hwy. 11, Westminster, SC 29693 http://www.jdavisinc.com
Salvation Army..................................(864) 882-7450 104 Colonial Plaza Dr., Seneca, SC 29678 http://salvationarmyusa.org/
New South Construction Company Inc......................................(404) 443-4000 1132 West Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309 http://www.newsouthconstruction.com/
SC Vocational Rehabilitation..............(864) 882-6669 1951 Wells Hwy., Seneca, SC 29678 http://scvrd.net/ SC Works WorkLink Employment Center - Clemson................................(864) 646-1515 1376 Tiger Blvd, Suite 102, Clemson, SC 29631 http://www.worklinkweb.com/ SC Works WorkLink Employment Center - Seneca..................................(864) 646-1741 100 Vocational Dr., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.scworks.org/
CHIROPRACTOR Spine Care.........................................(864) 882-5191 4 Commons Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.senecachiropractor.com
CLEANING SERVICES SERVPRO...........................................(864) 885-3993 660 Gentry Memorial Hwy., Easley, SC 29640 http://www.servpropickenscounty.com/
COMPUTERS/IT/TECHNOLOGY Technology Solutions of SC Inc............(864) 882-9194 301 Bypass 123 Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.techsolsc.com
The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards Community Association......................(864) 895-2829 23 Raptor Way, Landrum, SC 29356 http://www.cliffscommunities.com/communities/the-cliffsat-keowee-vineyards/
DENTIST Clemson Family Dentistry...................(864) 654-5733 PO Box 349, Clemson, SC 29631 http://www.clemsondentist.com
Thrift Brothers Inc.............................(864) 235-4040 1655 Sandifer Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678
Issaqueena Pediatric Dentistry...........(864) 482-7900 314 Union Station Dr., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.issaqueenadental.com
Tri-County Ace Builders Supply...........(864) 882-2100 1643 Sandifer Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.tricountyace.com
Issaqueena Prosthodontics.................(864) 482-7510 314 Union Station Dr., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.issaqueenadental.com
Yoder’s Building Supply......................(864) 972-3003 500 E Fairplay Blvd., Fairplay, SC 29643 http://www.goyoders.com/
Keowee Family Dentistry PA...............(864) 885-9585 15680 Wells Hwy., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.keoweefamilydentistry.com/
CONVENIENCE STORE
Keowee Smiles..................................(864) 888-3102 241 Stork Way, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.keoweesmiles.com
Bountyland Food Service....................(864) 647-7282 1510 Blue Ridge Blvd., Seneca, SC 29672 http://mybountyland.com/
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
High Falls Express..............................(864) 638-7787 2393 Pickens Hwy., West Union, SC 29696
Oconee Economic Alliance..................(864) 638-4210 528 Bypass 123, Suite G, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.InvestOconeeSC.com/
Rudy’s...............................................(864) 882-7617 705 S. Oak St., Seneca, SC 29678
EDUCATION
COUNTRY CLUB/GOLF COURSE
Fred P Hamilton Career Center............(864) 886-4425 100 Vocational Dr., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.oconee.k12.sc.us/Hamilton.cfm
Chickasaw Point Golf Course...............(864) 972-9623 102 Lilac Dr., Westminster, SC 29693 http://www.chickasawpoint.org
Oconee Christian Academy.................(864) 882-6975 150 His Way Circle, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.oconeechristian.org/
Cross Creek Plantation.......................(864) 882-8337 130 Club Dr., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.crosscreekplantation.com
School District of Oconee County.........(864) 886-4400 414 S. Pine St., Walhalla, SC 29691 http://www.oconee.k12.sc.us/‎
Integrity Builders of Oconee...............(864) 886-8056 307 Rochester Hwy., Seneca, SC 29672 http://LakeKeoweeBuilders.com
Foxwood Hills POA.............................(864) 647-9510 800 Hickory Trail, Westminster, SC 29693 http://www.foxwoodhills.net
Southern Wesleyan University............(864) 639-2453 907 Wesleyan Dr., Central, SC 29630 http://www.swu.edu
Trehel Corporation.............................(864) 654-6582 1376 Tiger Blvd., Suite 104, Clemson, SC 29631 http://www.trehel.com
Keowee Key POA................................(864) 944-2312 1392 Stamp Creek Rd., Salem 29676 http://keoweekeysc.com/
Tamassee DAR School.........................(864) 944-1390 1925 Bumgardner Dr., Tamassee, SC 29686 http://www.tdarschool.org
CONSTRUCTION
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Tri-County Technical College...............(864) 646-1500 7900 Hwy. 76, Pendleton, SC 29670 http://www.tctc.edu
Carolinas Wealth Management...........(864) 885-1045 119-A Professional Park Dr., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.carolinaswealth.com/
Whetstone Academy..........................(864) 638-6005 186 Brians Lake Rd., Mountain Rest, SC 29664 http://www.whetstoneacademy.org
Edward Jones-Jon Adams....................(864) 723-3110 501 Rochester Hwy., Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.edwardjones.com
ENGINEERING
Edward Jones-Mark Akridge...............(864) 886-9086 15889 Wells Hwy., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.edwardjones.com
Goldie & Associates Inc.......................(864) 882-8194 210 W North 2nd St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.goldieassociates.net Roger D. Dyar, P.E...............................(864) 360-7921 231 Tollison Rd., Seneca, SC 29672
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Nano Cleaning Solutions, LLC..............(864) 280-5789 1735 Sandifer Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://nanocleaningsolutions.com
EQUIPMENT & EVENT RENTAL Grand Rental Station of Seneca..........(864) 882-4112 915 E North 1st St., Seneca, SC 29679 shttp://www.grandrental.com McNeely’s Store and Rental................(864) 718-1449 833 Anderson St., West Union, SC 28774 http://McNeelyStoreandRental.com
EVENT VENUE Chattooga Belle Farm........................(864) 647-9768 454 Damascus Church Rd., Long Creek, SC 29658 http://www.chattoogabellefarm.com Diakonia Retreat Center.....................(864) 944-6788 455 Quail Ridge Rd., Salem, SC 29676 http://diakoniaretreatcenter.org Hidden Cove at Lake Keowee..............(864) 901-5428 150 Keowee Marina Dr., Seneca, SC 29679 http://www.athiddencove.com
FINANCIAL SERVICES Black Harbor Wealth Management.....(864) 882-9859 325 Main St., Seneca, SC 29678 blackharborwm.com
Gray Wealth Management..................(864) 882-9606 509-D Bypass 123, Seneca, SC 29678 Leslie & Associates.............................(864) 654-8498 1011 Tiger Blvd., Ste. 600, Clemson, SC 29631 http://www.leslieandassociates.net Security Finance................................(864) 882-5112 117 Rochester Hwy., Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.security-finance.com Shamra VanArk-Financial Coach..........(864) 882-4924 326 Weeping Willow Dr., Seneca, SC 29672 TitleMax of Seneca............................(864) 973-6217 1020 US Hwy.123 Bypass, Seneca, SC29678 http://www.titlemax.com Wagner Wealth Management.............(864) 710-9758 135 Eagles Nest Dr., Ste. B1, Seneca, SC 29678 http://wagnerwealthamanagement.com
FLORIST Floral Shoppe & Antique Mall at Southeast Garden..............................(864) 646-7272 640 Washburn Ave., Pendleton, SC 29670 http://www.thefloralshoppe.net
FUNERAL SERVICES Brown-Oglesby Funeral Home, Inc......(864) 882-2324 101 E. N. Second St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.brownoglesbyfuneralhome.com Oconee Memorial Park.......................(864) 882-2369 1923 Blue Ridge Blvd., Seneca, SC 29672 http://oconeememorialpark.com Sandifer Funeral Home......................(864) 647-5446 512 E. Main St., Westminster, SC 29693 http://www.sandiferfuneralhome.com/
GOVERNMENT City of Seneca....................................(864) 885-2700 PO Box 4773, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.seneca.sc.us/Home.aspx Oconee County Council.......................(864) 718-1023 415 South Pine St., Walhalla, SC 29691 http://www.oconeesc.com/Council.aspx Oconee County Delegation.................(864 )638-4237 10 Short St., Wahalla, SC 29691 Oconee County Government...............(864) 638-4245 415 S Pine St., Walhalla, SC 29691 http://oconeesc.com/ Oconee County Sheriff’s Office............(864) 638-4111 300 S. Church St., Walhalla, SC 29691 http://oconeelaw.com Pendleton District Commission...........(864) 646-3782 PO Box 565, Pendleton, SC 29670 http://www.pendletondistrict.org/ Representative Bill Sandifer...............(864) 885-1225 112 Cardinal Dr., Seneca, SC 29672 U.S. Congressman Jeff Duncan............(864)224-7401 135 Eagle’s Nest Drive, Suite B, Seneca, SC 29678 http://jeffduncan.house.gov/
HOME FURNISHINGS Classic Lighting & Design Inc...............(864) 885-1872 PO Box 2079, Seneca, SC 29679 http://CLASSICLIGHTING.XOLIGHTS.COM Elegant & Distinctive Interiors............(864) 888-0505 708 Bypass 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.elegantdistinctive.com Fine Designs......................................(864) 638-5163 1451 W. Main St., West Union, SC 29696 Patio & Fireside Store.........................(864) 888-4413 10239 Clemson Blvd., Suite 100, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.patiofireside.com/ Simply Carolina Home Furnishings & Gifts...............................................(864) 973-8440 814 N. First St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://simplycarolinasc.com 2015-2016 • 55
{ DIRECTORY } HOME HEALTH CARE
HOSPITALS
South Carolina HomeCare...................(864) 882-9555 30 Ginger Gold Dr., Simpsonville, SC 29681
Oconee Medical Center.......................(864) 882-3351 298 Memorial Dr., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.oconeemed.org/
HOME IMPROVEMENT Appliance Tech...................................(864) 617-7288 1603 B. South Main St., Anderson, SC 29624 http://andersonscappliancerepair.com
INDUSTRY/MANUFACTURING Duke Energy/World of Energy.............(864) 885-4600 7812 Rochester Hwy., Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.duke-energy.com/visitor-centers/world-of-energy.asp
Anne O. McAlister Insurance Agency, State Farm........................................(864) 882-0390 100 Century Plaza, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.statefarm.com/agent/US/SC/Seneca/AnneMcalister-2R8NQ1YS000 Byrd-McLellan Agency, Inc..................(864) 882-2302 207 N Townville St., Seneca, SC 29679 http://www.byrd-mclellan.com Field Insurance Agency Inc.................(864) 882-2630 323 Main St., Seneca, SC 29678
Dolly’s Roofing...................................(864) 324-1196 7015D Wells Hwy., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.dollysroofing.com
BorgWarner Automotive....................(864) 985-0568 15545 Wells Hwy., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.borgwarner.com/
Foothills Insurance............................(864) 973-9642 115 Eagles Nest Dr., Suite E, , Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.foothillsagency.com
Front Gate Landscapes, LLC.................(864) 723-4171 202 Brookside Dr., Westminster, SC 29693 http://frontgatelandscapes.com
CollinsCraft Composites......................(864) 647-5308 2313 Sandifer Blvd., Westminster, SC 29693 http://www.cofab.com
GetSCHealthCoverage.com.................(864) 985-8681 455 By Pass 123, Ste. B, Seneca, SC 29678 http://GetSCHealthCoverage.com
Head-Lee Nursery Inc.........................(864) 882-3663 2365 Blue Ridge Blvd., Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.headleenursery.com
EMID LLC...........................................(864) 985-1106 514 Concord Industrial Dr., Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.emid-usa.com
JEWELRY
Home Depot......................................(864) 886-0633 1614 Sandifer Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.homedepot.com
Goodwin International Ltd.................(864) 944-2820 502 Ridgewood Pointe, Salem 29676 http://www.goodwininternational.com
Lakeside Landscaping LLC..................(864) 972-1449 17279 S. Hwy. 11, Fairplay, SC 29643
Hi-Tec Plating Inc...............................(864) 882-3311 219 Hitec Rd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.hitecplating.com
Lowe’s Inc..........................................(864) 882-0218 195 Bi-Lo Plaza, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.lowes.com/
Integrated Support Systems Inc..........(864) 654-1284 936C Old Clemson Hwy., Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.isscorp.com
Sherwin Williams...............................(864) 882-1577 533 Bypass 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://sherwinwilliams.com
Just Aircraft LLC.................................(864) 718-0320 170 Duckpond Rd., Walhalla, SC 29691 http://www.justaircraft.com
Massey’s Dr. Energy Saver...................(864) 882-3882 109 Perry Avenue, Unit 12-A, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.masseysdrenergy.com
Kroeger Marine Construction..............(864) 882-7671 2313 Blue Ridge Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678
Sherwin Williams...............................(864) 882-1577 533 Bypass 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://sherwinwilliams.com The Paint Place..................................(864) 882-4440 10239 Clemson Blvd., Suite 330, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.paintoconee.com Zone 7 Nursery, Garden Center, & Landscape Services............................(864) 882-7771 410 Sheep Farm Rd., Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.zone7nursery.com/
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L & Y Gold and Antiques......................(864) 873-9015 216 E. North 1st St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.goldandantiques.com/ Rob & Reana’s Jewelry by Design.........(864) 882-6591 125 Ram Cat Alley, Seneca, SC 29678 Turner’s Jewelers...............................(864) 882-5414 281 Applewood Center Plaza, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.turnersjewlers.com/
MASSAGE THERAPY Walhalla Trigger Point & Therapeutic Massage, LLC...................(864) 638-0616 148 Highlands Hwy., Walhalla, SC 29691 http://walhallatherapeuticmassage.com
MEDIA/PRINT
Sandvik Inc.......................................(864) 886-7300 2424 Sandifer Blvd., Westminster, SC 29693 http://www.sandvik.com/en/
The Journal.......................................(864) 882-2375 210 W N First St., Seneca, SC 29679 http://upstatetoday.com/
Sealed Air Cryovac..............................(864) 885-0096 PO Box 1157, Seneca, SC 29679 http://www.sealedair.com/
Anderson Independent Mail...............(864) 260-1233 1000 Williamston Rd., Anderson, SC 29621 http://www.independentmail.com
INSURANCE
MEDICAL/HEALTH
Allstate Julian Davis Agency Inc..........(864) 882-0730 530A Bypass 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://agents.allstate.com/julian-davis-seneca-sc.html
C3 Elder Connections..........................(864) 934-5600 107 N. Main St., Anderson, SC 29621 http://www.elderconnect.net
Clemson Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation...................................(864) 482-0064 10626 Clemson Blvd., Clemson, SC 29678 http://www.csmr.org
Volunteers in Medical Mission.............(864) 885-9023 265 South Cove Rd., Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.vimm.org/
Oconee County Public Library.............(864) 638-4133 501 W. South Broad St., Walhalla, SC 29691 http://www.oconee.lib.sc.us
Elite Integrated Therapy Centers........(864) 886-0007 10239 Clemson Blvd., Ste., 340 Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.elitetherapycenters.com
MOTORCYLE/ATV
Our Daily Bread.................................(864) 882-3308 106 Jordan St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.odb.org/
Fork Rescue Squad.............................(864) 287-4882 8513 Hwy. 24, Townville, SC 29689 Hummel Physical Therapy..................(864) 882-7965 135-E Eagles Nest Park, Seneca, SC 29678 Keowee Family Dentistry PA...............(864) 885-9585 15680 Wells Hwy., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.keoweefamilydentistry.com/ Keowee Place....................................(864) 280-4156 475 Rochester Hwy., Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.enlivant.com/communities/keowee-place-seneca Keowee Smiles..................................(864) 888-3102 241 Stork Way, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.keoweesmiles.com LifeStrides Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation.............................(864) 638-6405 148 Foothills Center Dr., Ste. 148 & 150, West Union, SC 29696 http://www.lifestridespt.com Medi Home Hospice...........................(864) 888-4360 10239 Clemson Blvd., Ste. 150, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.msa-corp.com/companies/medihomehospice.aspx Miracle Ear........................................(864) 882-7474 135B Eagles Nest Dr., Seneca, SC 29678 http://miracle-ear-seneca.com Mountainview Medical Imaging.........(864) 885-0551 1059 Bypass 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.mountainviewmedicalimaging.com/
Performance Powersports LLC.............(864) 888-8123 864-329 ByPass 123,Seneca, SC 29678 http://performance-powersports.com
MOVING Frady Moving....................................(864) 638-2751 (864) 1448 W. Main St., West Union, SC 29696 http://www.fradyservices.com
NON-PROFIT Oconee Medical Center Foundation.....(864) 885-7909 298 Memorial Dr., Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.oconeemed.org/foundation.aspx American Cancer Society....................(864) 627-1903 American Cancer Society....................(864) 627-8289 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615 http://www.cancer.org American Legion Post 120..................(864) 882-3535 575 Fairplay St., Fairplay, SC 29643 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Charles-McGee-ByrdPost-120-American-Legion/510155438998316 Collins Closet.....................................(864) 882-4250 504 W. North 1st St., Seneca, SC29678 http://www.collinschildrenshome.org Downtown Seneca Merchant Association........................................(864) 882-6068 PO Box 1915, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.senecamerchants.org/
Our Daily Rest Homeless Shelter..........(864)482-2040 PO Box 1246, Seneca, SC 29679 http://www.ourdailyrest.org/ Ripple of One.....................................(864) 324-9107 409 East North 1st St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.rippleofone.org/ Safe Harbor Inc..................................(864) 467-1177 429 North Main St., Greenville, SC 29601 http://www.safeharborsc.org Safe Kids Upstate...............................(864) 454-1100 255 Enterprise Blvd., Greenville, SC 29605 http://www.safekidsupstate.org/ Salem Library....................................(864) 944-0912 5-B Park Ave., Salem, SC 29676 Seneca Library...................................(864) 882-4855 300 E. South 2nd Street, Seneca, SC 29678 Seneca Women’s Club/ Historic Ballenger House....................(864) 654-4043 212 E South 3rd St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.ballengerhouse.org South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair........................(864) 972-3192 1220 Hwy. 59, Fair Play, SC 29643 http://www.carolinafoothillsheritagefair.org
Seneca Health & Rehabilitation..........(888) 786-2513 140 Tokeena Rd., Seneca, SC 29678
Foothills Alliance...............................(864) 231-7273 216 E Calhoun St., Anderson, SC 29621 http://www.foothillsalliance.org
United Way of Oconee County.............(864) 882-9743 409 E. North 1st St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.oconeeunitedway.org/
The Blood Connection........................(864) 751-3010 1099 Bracken Rd., Piedmont, SC 29673 http://www.thebloodconnection.org
Friends of Lake Keowee Society..........(864) 882-3655 4065 Keowee School Rd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.keoweefolks.org
UnitedScrip Inc..................................(864) 886-9701 305 Catawba Circle, Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.unitedscrip.com
Tribble Center (Oconee County Disabilities and Special Needs Board)...................(888) 882-6347 116 South Cove Rd., Seneca, SC29672 http://www.thetribblecenter.com/
Golden Harvest Food Bank..................(864) 843-6161 7931 Moorefield Mem. Hwy., Liberty 29657 http://www.goldenharvest.org
Wilderness Way Girls Camp School.......(864) 972-0611 175 Camp School Ln., Fairplay, SC 29643
March of Dimes..................................(864) 235-8576 37 Villa Road, Suite 317, B-123, Greenville, SC 29615 http://marchforbabies.marchofdimes.com/bannerclick/ ts2014.asp?gclid=CLan6Y2EqbwCFWxp7AodR2gACg
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Upstate Medical Associates PA............(864) 886-2000 15575 Wells Hwy., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.upstatemed.com
Alexander’s Oconee Office Supply........(864) 638-2988 621 N. Townville St., Seneca, SC 29678 2015-2016 • 57
{ DIRECTORY } PARKS & RECREATION Gignilliat Community Center..............(864) 885-2709 118 E. Main St., Walhalla, SC 29691 Shaver Complex.................................(864) 885-2709 698 W. S. 4th St., Seneca, SC 29678
PET SERVICES FoxNest Veterinary Hospital...............(864) 882-4488 10445 Clemson Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.foxnest.info Seneca Animal Hospital......................(864) 882-8747 104 Return Church Rd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://senecavet.vetstreet.com/
PRINTING SERVICES Print It..............................................(864) 882-3609 11071 North Radio Station Rd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.printitincolor.com/
Carolina Home Real Estate, Inc...........(864) 882-6670 102 N Fairplay St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.carolinahomesc.com
Scarlett & Tom, LLC............................(864) 719-8072 305 McCall Brothers Drive, Suite A, Salem, SC 29676 http://keoweeproperties.com
Century 21 Hometown Realtors..........(864) 482-7653 100 Century Plaza, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.century21hometownrealtors.com
Tri-County Properties.........................(864) 873-9522 450-B Bypass 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.Tri-CountyProperties.com
Coldwell Banker Caine........................(864) 882-0168 310 Hwy 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://cbcaine.com
REAL ESTATE: INDIVIDUAL AGENTS
Cope & Company................................(864) 903-5671 106 Waldorf St., Seneca, SC 29672 http://copeandcompany.com Jocassee Real Estate...........................(864) 482-2020 15078 Beacon Ridge Dr., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.jocasseerealestate.com/OurAgents/ JamesHansen.aspx Keese Realty.....................................(864) 882-1890
Adrienne Hennes...............................(864) 380-2122 600 Independence Blvd., Greenville, SC 29615 http://www.propertiesbyadrienne.com Carol Patterson, Keller Williams Keowee Lake Team............................(864) 293-2853 455 Bypass 123, Suite A, Seneca, SC 29678 http://KeoweeLakeTeam.com Jesse E. Younce, III..............................(864) 247-6876 5007 Bridgeview Dr., Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.senecaagent.com
Keller Williams Realty-Seneca............(864) 482-2700 4107 Liberty Hwy., Anderson, SC 29691 http://www.kwkeowee.com
Keith Eustis, Keller Williams Realty-Seneca...................................(864) 710-5434 455 ByPass 123, Suite A, Seneca, SC 29678 http://KeoweeAreaHomes.com
Lake Keowee Real Estate....................(864) 886-0098 896 N. Walnut St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.lakekeoweerealestate.com/
Matt Roach........................................(864) 945-0370 15481 N. Hwy. 11, Salem 29676 http://www.MattRoachOnline.com
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
LBS Properties...................................(864) 882-3953 807 By Pass 123, Suite 30, Seneca, SC 29678 http://lbsproperty.com/
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
GTTSI................................................(864) 882-3111 (864) P.O. Box 1679, Seneca, SC 29679 http://www.gttsi.com
Powell Real Estate.............................(864) 638-5879 3802 Blue Ridge Blvd., Walhalla, SC 29691 http://powellrealestate.com/
Lindsay Oil Company..........................(864) 882-4226 901 W. N. 1st St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.lindsayoilcompany.com
Rankin Real Estate & Construction......(864) 882-3334 10121 Clemson Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678
Morris Business/Xerox........................(864) 414-8701 823 Warley Circle, Pendleton, SC 29670 http://www.morrisbusiness.com/ The UPS Store....................................(864) 882-6000 273 Applewood Center Place, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.theupsstore.com/3128
REAL ESTATE Adams Commercial Real Estate...........(864) 886-8880 135 Eagles Nest Dr., Suite A, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.adamscommercial.com Bob Hill Realty...................................(864) 882-0855 528-D Bypass 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.bobhillrealty.com
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RE/MAX Realty Professionals Lake Keowee.....................................(864) 944-5559 305 McCall Brothers Dr., Suite A, Salem 29676 http://www.MovingToLakeKeowee.com Real Estate Incorporated....................(864) 882-8144 116 Ram Cat Alley, Suite 201, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.perryandsally.com/ Renz Management and Leasing..........(864) 885-9513 PO Box 1767, Seneca, SC 29679
Episcopal Church of the Ascension.......(864) 882-2006 214 Northhampton Rd., Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.ascension-seneca.org Foothills Community Church...............(864) 882-8008 PO Box 1085, Seneca, SC 29679 http://www.foothillscc.org Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.... (864) 882-8551 170 Bountyland Rd., Seneca, SC 29676 http://saintpaulseneca.org Seneca Presbyterian Church...............(864) 882-2505 115 W. S. First St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.sprez.org Trinity Baptist Church........................(864) 882-9396 210 W South Sixth St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.trinitybaptistsc.org
RESTAURANTS Bojangles..........................................(864) 888-4032 1011 Hwy 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.bojangles.com Chick-fil-A..........................................(864) 886-9080 1612 Sandifer Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.Ilovechickfilet.com
Tiki Hut.............................................(864) 420-2594 156 Keowee Marina Dr., Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.clubtikihut.com
Verizon Wireless................................(864) 723-3584 1227 Sandifer Blvd., Seneca, SC29678 http://www.verizonwireless.com
Yogo Express......................................(864) 888-1234 15951 Wells Hwy., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.yogoexpress.com
THRIFT STORE/CONSIGNMENT
SENIOR INFORMATION
Domino’s Pizza...................................(864) 888-0503 926 Bypass 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.dominos.com/
Senior Solutions................................(864) 885-1000 101 Perry Ave., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.upstateseniors.org/
Fatz Café...........................................(864) 888-1009 1615 Sandifer Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.fatz.com
SPECIALTY RETAIL
International Deli..............................(864) 882-3450 286 Market St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.internationaldelionline.com
Walmart...........................................(864) 885-9257 1636 Sandifer Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.walmart.com/
Keowee Cabana Club..........................(864) 888-4446 1285 Doug Hollow Rd., Seneca, SC 29672
Walmart...........................................(864) 261-7420 651 Hwy 28 Bypass, Anderson, SC 29624 http://www.walmart.com/
Lighthouse Restaurant & Event Center......(864) 888-4446 1290 Doug Hollow Rd., Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.lighthousekeowee.com
For The Birds, Inc...............................(864) 944-1265 1229 C Stamp Creek Road, Salem, SC 29676 http://facebook.com/ForTheBirdsStore
Little Pigs BBQ...................................(864) 885-1133 261 Market St., Dogwood Plaza, Seneca, SC 29678
Healthy Olive LLC...............................(864) 888-3636 111 Ram Cat Alley, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.thehealthyolive.com/
Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant..........(864) 885-0237 224 Hitec Rd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.losamigosofseneca.com/
Tomcat Vaping & Imports...................(864) 873-9481 110 N. Fairplay St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.facebook.com/tomcatvape
McDonalds Clemson...........................(864) 654-3498 1065 Tiger Blvd., Clemson, SC 29631
SPORTS & RECREATION
McDonalds Seneca.............................(864) 882-0444 1305 Sandifer Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678 McDonalds Seneca Walmart...............(864) 885-9500 1636 Sandifer Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678 McDonalds West Union.......................(864) 638-0340 143 Scenic Plaza Dr., West Union, SC 29696 Paesano’s Italian Restaurant..............(864) 882-3368 1727 Blue Ridge Blvd., Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.paesanositalian.com/ Sole Grill & Sushi Bar (Klugo Restaurants)..........................(864) 506-1480 700 Bypass 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.solesushi.com/ The Burrito Shack..............................(864) 873-9477 12020 N. Radio Station Rd., Seneca, SC 29678 http://Burritoshackofseneca.com
CORE 24 Gym.....................................(864) 886-0911 107 Nelson Ln., Seneca, SC 29678 http://core24gym.com Curves...............................................(864) 885-2003 702 Bypass 123, Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.curves.com/ Foothills Area Family YMCA.................(864) 888-0622 10121 Clemson Blvd., Seneca,SC 29678 http://www.y4all.org Ultimate Action Sports.......................(864) 944-1887 Hwy 11 & Jocassee Lake Rd., Salem, SC 29676 http://www.keoweewatersports.com
TELEPHONE & INTERNET SERVICES Northland Communications................(888) 882-0002 9A Boardwalk Pl., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.yournorthland.com
Treasures On First..............................(864) 888-0422 314 W N First St., Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.oconeechristian.org/index.php/t/
TITLE SERVICES Landvision Titles................................(864) 710-0889 230 E. Main St., Walhalla, SC 29691 http://www.lvtitles.com/
TRANSPORTATION Clemson Area Transit.........................(864) 654-2287 200 West Ln., Clemson, SC 29631 http://www.catbus.com
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT Oakway Tractor & Implement Co Inc..... (864) 972-3640 5671 West Oak Hwy., Westminster, SC 29693 http://www.oakwaytractor.com/
UTILITIES Duke Energy/World of Energy.............(864) 885-4600 7812 Rochester Hwy., Seneca, SC 29672 http://www.duke-energy.com/visitor-centers/world-ofenergy.asp Fort Hill Natural Gas Authority............(864) 882-8126 1031 Bypass 123, Seneca, SC 29678 http://www.fhnga.com
TOURISM INFORMATION Mountain Lakes Convention and Visitors Bureau..................................(864) 380-3976 105 West South Broad St., Walhalla, SC 29691 http://www.scmountainlakes.com ▶ Highlighted businesses are Oconee County Chamber Annual Partners. 2015-2016 • 59
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A Adams Commercial Real Estate.....................(864) 886-8880 Adams Tax Service ........................................(864) 882-4888 Alexander’s Oconee Office Supply .................(864) 638-2988 Allstate Julian Davis Agency Inc. ...................(864) 882-0730 American Cancer Society ..............................(864) 627-1903 American Cancer Society ..............................(864) 627-8289 American Legion Post 120 ............................(864) 882-6147 Anderson Auto Parts (864) ...........................882-2382 Anderson Independent Mail .........................(864) 260-1233 Ann Marie Sullivan Attorney at Law, LLC ......(864) 973-8080 Anne O. McAlister Insurance Agency, State Farm ................................................(864) 882-0390 Appliance Tech .............................................(864) 617-7288
B Barton & Cain, P.A. ........................................(864) 784-2270 BB&T ............................................................(864) 885-5090 Belk ..............................................................(864) 882-2431 Belvedere Commons of Seneca .....................(864) 888-4114
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Best Way Inn ................................................(864) 882-3376 Best Western ................................................(864) 886-9646 Blackstone Advisory Group ...........................(864) 882-9859 Blue Mountain of Seneca .............................(864) 882-6922 Blue Ridge Arts Council ................................(864) 882-2722 Blue Ridge Bank ...........................................(864) 638-5444 Bob Hill Realty ..............................................(864) 882-0855 Bojangles .....................................................(864) 888-4032 BorgWarner Automotive ..............................(864) 985-0568 Bountyland Food Service ..............................(864) 647-7282 Brown-Oglesby Funeral Home, Inc. ..............(864) 882-2324 Bunn Construction & Landscaping ................(864) 638-2784 Byrd-McLellan Agency, Inc. ..........................(864) 882-2302
C C3 Elder Connections ....................................(864) 934-5600 Carol Patterson, Keller Williams Keowee Lake Team ...................................(864) 293-2853 Carolina Alliance Bank ..................................864-904-9993 Carolina Home Real Estate, Inc. ....................(864) 882-6670 Carolinas Wealth Management ....................(864) 885-1045
Century 21 Hometown Realtors ...................(864) 482-7653 Chattooga Belle Farm ...................................(864) 647-9768 Chickasaw Point Golf Course .........................(864) 972-3680 Chick-fil-A ....................................................(864) 886-9080 City of Seneca ...............................................(864) 885-2700 Classic Lighting & Design Inc. .......................(864) 885-1872 Clemson Area Transit ....................................(864) 654-2287 Clemson Family Dentistry .............................(864) 654-5733 Clemson Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation ....(864) 482-0064 Coldwell Banker Caine ..................................(864) 882-0168 Collins Closet ................................................(864) 882-4250 CollinsCraft Composites ................................(864) 647-5308 Comfort Inn, Clemson ...................................(864) 653-3600 Community First Bank ..................................(864) 886-0206 Contracting Decors, Inc. ................................(864) 882-3559 Cope & Company ..........................................(864) 903-5671 CORE 24 Gym ................................................(864) 886-0911 CravCo III McDonald’s ...................................(864) 882-4348 Crescent Pointe Apartment Homes ...............(864) 882-4377 Cross Creek Plantation ..................................(864) 882-8337 Curves ..........................................................(864) 885-2003
D Days Inn Seneca ...........................................(864) 885-0710 Designs on the Boulevard .............................(864) 882-2725 Diakonia Retreat Center ................................(864) 944-6788 Diamond T Promotional Gear .......................(864) 972-0690 Dolly’s Roofing .............................................(864) 324-1196 Domino’s Pizza .............................................(864) 888-0503 Downtown Seneca Merchant Association .....(864) 882-6068 Duke Energy/World of Energy .......................(864) 885-4600 Duke Energy/World of Energy .......................(864) 885-4600
E Eclipse Salon & Spa ......................................(864) 973-8429 Edward Jones-Jon Adams .............................(864) 723-3110 Edward Jones-Mark Akridge .........................(864) 886-9086 Elegant & Distinctive Interiors ......................(864) 888-0505 Elite Integrated Therapy Centers ...................(864) 886-0007 EMID LLC ......................................................(864) 985-1106 Emily’s ..........................................................(864) 882-0500 Episcopal Church of the Ascension ................(864) 882-2006 ETCON Employment Solutions ......................(864) 885-9632
F Fatz Café .......................................................(864) 888-1009 Field Insurance Agency Inc. ..........................(864) 882-2630 Field Village Apartments ..............................(864) 885-1077 Fields & McLaurin Attorneys at Law LLC .......(864) 882-1812 Fine Designs .................................................(864) 638-5163 First Citizens Bank ........................................(864) 886-0927 Floral Shoppe & Antique Mall at Southeast Garden .................................(864) 646-7272 Foothills Alliance...........................................(864) 231-7273 Foothills Area Family YMCA ..........................(864) 888-0622 Foothills Community Church ........................(864) 882-8008 Foothills Insurance .......................................(864) 973-9642 For The Birds, Inc. .........................................(864) 944-1265 Fork Rescue Squad .......................................(864) 287-4882 Fort Hill Natural Gas Authority .....................(864) 882-8126 FoxNest Veterinary Hospital .........................(864) 882-4488 Foxwood Hills POA ........................................(864) 647-9510 Frady Moving ...............................................(864) 638-2751 Fred P Hamilton Career Center ......................(864) 886-4425 Friends of Lake Keowee Society ....................(864) 882-3655 Front Gate Landscapes, LLC ..........................(864) 723-4171
G GBA Productions ..........................................(864) 886-1281 GetSCHealthCoverage.com ...........................(864) 985-8681 Gignilliat Community Center ........................(864) 885-2709
Golden Harvest Food Bank ...........................(864) 843-6161 Goldie & Associates Inc. ................................(864) 882-8194 Goodwill Industries (Job Connection) ...........(864) 351-0150 Goodwin International Ltd. ..........................(864) 944-2820 Grand Rental Station of Seneca ....................(864) 882-4112 Gray Wealth Management ............................(864) 873-9212 Greer State Bank ..........................................(864) 247-0658 GTTSI ............................................................(864) 882-3111
H H&R Block ....................................................(864) 885-1883 Hampton Inn & Suites ..................................(864) 482-2900 Hampton Inn Clemson ..................................(864) 653-7744 Head-Lee Nursery Inc. ..................................(864) 882-3663 Healthy Olive LLC ..........................................(864) 888-3636 Hennes, Adrienne .........................................(864) 380-2122 Hidden Cove at Lake Keowee ........................(864) 901-5428 High Falls Express .........................................(864) 638-7787 Hi-Tec Plating Inc. .........................................(864) 882-3311 Holiday Inn Express & Suites .........................(864) 654-9410 Home Depot .................................................(864) 886-0633 Hotel Tillman ................................................(864) 653-6000 Human Technologies Inc. ..............................(864) 882-9532 Hummel Physical Therapy.............................(864) 882-7965
I Integrated Support Systems Inc. ..................(864) 654-1284 Integrity Builders of Oconee, Inc. ..................(864) 886-8056 International Deli .........................................(864) 882-3450 Issaqueena Pediatric Dentistry .....................(864) 482-7900 Issaqueena Prosthodontics............................(864) 482-7510
J J. Davis Construction Inc. ..............................(864) 972-4720 Jesse E Younce III ..........................................(864) 247-6876 Jocassee Real Estate .....................................(864) 482-2020 Just Aircraft LLC ............................................(864) 718-0320
K Keese Realty .................................................(864) 882-1890 Keith Eustis, Keller Williams Realty-Seneca.....(864) 710-5434 Keller Williams Realty-Seneca ......................(864) 482-2700 Keowee Cabana Club Keowee Family Dentistry PA .........................(864) 885-9585 Keowee Key POA ..........................................(864) 944-2312 Keowee Place ...............................................(864) 280-4156 Keowee Smiles .............................................(864) 888-3102 Kingwood Country Club and Resort ..............(706) 212-4151 Kroeger Marine Construction ........................(864) 882-7671
L L & Y Gold and Antiques ...............................(864) 873-9015 Lake Keowee Chrysler Dodge LLC .................(877) 896-6702 Lake Keowee Ford ........................................(864) 888-3600 Lake Keowee Marina ....................................(864) 882-2047 Lake Keowee Real Estate ..............................(864) 886-0098 Lakeside Landscaping LLC ............................(864) 972-1449 Landvision Titles ...........................................(864) 710-0889 LBS Properties ..............................................(864) 882-3953 Leslie & Associates ........................................(864) 654-8498 LifeStrides Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation ...................................(864) 638-6405 Lighthouse Restaurant & Event Center .........(864) 888-4446 Lindsay Oil Company ....................................(864) 882-4226 Little Pigs BBQ ..............................................(864) 885-1133 Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant ...................(864) 885-0237 Lowe’s Inc. ....................................................(864) 882-0218 Lunney House Museum ................................(864) 710-7494
M Magnolia Manor ...........................................(864) 647-8559 March of Dimes ............................................(864) 235-8576 Massey’s Dr. Energy Saver .............................(864) 882-3882 Matt Roach ...................................................(864) 945-0370 McDonalds Clemson .....................................(864) 654-3498 McDonalds Seneca .......................................(864) 882-0444 McDonalds Seneca Walmart .........................(864) 885-9500 McDonalds West Union ................................(864) 638-0340 McNeely Store and Rental ............................(864) 718-1449 Medi Home Hospice .....................................(864) 888-4360 Miracle Ear ...................................................(864) 882-7474 Morningside of Seneca .................................(864) 888-8886 Morris Business, Solutions/Xerox ..................(864) 414-8701 Mountain Lakes Convention and Visitors Bureau ...................................(864) 380-3976 Mountainview Medical Imaging ...................(864) 885-0551
N Nano Cleaning Solutions, LLC .......................(864) 280-5789 New South Construction Company Inc. .........(404) 443-4000 Newton Law Firm Northland Communications .........................(864) 882-0002
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Oakway Tractor & Implement Co. Inc. ...........(864) 972-3640 Oconee Chamber ..........................................(864) 882-2097 Oconee Christian Academy ...........................(864) 882-6975 Oconee Community Theatre .........................(864) 882-1910 Oconee County Council .................................(864) 718-1023 Oconee County Delegation ...........................(864) 638-4237 2015-2016 • 61
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Oconee County Government .........................(864) 638-4245 Oconee County Public Library .......................(864) 638-4133 Oconee County Sheriff’s Office ......................(864) 638-4111 Oconee Economic Alliance ............................(864) 638-4210 Oconee Federal Savings & Loan ....................(864) 882-0799 Oconee Heritage Center ................................(864) 638-2224 Oconee Medical Center Foundation ..............(864) 885-7909 Oconee Memorial Hospital ...........................(864) 882-3351 Oconee Memorial Hospital ...........................(864) 882-3351 Oconee Memorial Park .................................(864) 882-2369 Our Daily Bread ............................................(864) 882-3308 Our Daily Rest Homeless Shelter
P Padgett Business Services ............................(864) 638-0212 Paesano’s Italian Restaurant .........................(864) 882-3368 Palmetto Bank .............................................(864) 882-3992 Patio & Fireside Store ...................................(864) 888-4413 Pendleton District Commission .....................(864) 646-3782 Performance Powersports LLC ......................(864) 888-8123 Phillips Staffing.............................................(864) 882-1763 Powell Real Estate.........................................(864) 638-5879 Print It ..........................................................(864) 882-3609 Priority Performance Group Consulting, Inc.....(864) 719-0350 ProVision Beauty Supply ..............................(864) 973-6005
R R & R Auto Repair .........................................(864) 557-4447 Ralph’s Store & Trophy Shop .........................(864) 972-9863 RE/MAX Realty Professionals - Lake Keowee ...(864) 944-5559 Real Estate Incorporated ..............................(864) 882-8144 Red Arrow Entertainment ............................(864) 882-7093 Renz Management and Leasing ...................(864) 885-9513 Representative Bill Sandifer .........................(864) 885-1225 Riley Motors LLC ...........................................(864) 873-9490 Ripple of One................................................(864) 882-8777 Rob & Reana’s Jewelry by Design..................(864) 882-6591 Roger D. Dyar, P.E. .........................................(864) 360-7921 Rudy’s Exxon ................................................(864) 882-7617
S Safe Harbor Inc. ............................................(864) 467-1177 Safe Kids Upstate .........................................(864) 454-1100 Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church .........(864) 882-8551 Salem Library ...............................................(864) 944-0912 Salvation Army..............................................(864) 882-7450 Sandifer Funeral Home .................................(864) 647-5446 Sandvik Inc. ..................................................(864) 886-7300 SC Vocational Rehabilitation .........................(864) 882-6669 SC Works WorkLink
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Employment Center - Clemson .................(864) 646-1515 SC Works WorkLink Quickjobs Development Center - Seneca ..................(864) 646-1741 Scarlett & Tom, LLC .......................................(864) 719-8072 School District of Oconee County ..................(864) 886-4400 Sealed Air Cryovac ........................................(864) 885-0096 Security Finance ...........................................(864) 882-5112 Seneca Animal Hospital ................................(864) 882-8747 Seneca City Council ......................................(864) 885-2700 Seneca Health & Rehabilitation ....................(888) 786-2513 Seneca Library ..............................................(864) 882-4855 Seneca Light & Water ...................................(864) 885-2723 Seneca Presbyterian Church..........................(864) 882-2505 Seneca Women’s Club/ istoric Ballenger House .............................(864) 654-4043 Senior Solutions ...........................................(864) 885-1000 Serenity Place ...............................................(864) 873-9550 SERVPRO ......................................................(864) 885-3993 Shamra VanArk-Financial Coach ...................(864) 973-4008 Shaver Complex ............................................(864) 885-2709 Sherwin Williams .........................................(864) 882-1577 Simply Carolina Home Furnishings & Gifts ....(864) 973-8440 Snappy Express Wash Inc ..............................(706) 776-3863 Sole Grill & Sushi Bar (Klugo Restaurants).....(864) 506-1480 Soluna Salon and Day Spa ............................(864) 882-2299 South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair ...........(864) 972-3192 South Carolina HomeCare .............................(864) 882-9555 South State Bank ..........................................(864) 985-5236 Southern Wesleyan University ......................(864) 639-2453 Spencer & Stutsman CPAs .............................(864) 888-1830 Spine Care ....................................................(864) 882-5191 Stancil Cooley Estep & Stamey .....................(864) 882-3048 Successful Ventures, LLC ...............................(803) 431-9493 Sunrise Farm Bed and Breakfast ...................(864) 944-0121 Sweet Retreat Family Fun Center ..................(864) 885-0887
T Tamassee DAR School ...................................(864) 944-1390 TD Bank ........................................................(864) 882-9258 Technology Solutions of SC Inc. ....................(864) 882-9194 The Blood Connection ..................................(864) 751-3010 The Burrito Shack .........................................(864) 873-9477 The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards Community Association ............................(864) 895-2829 The Journal ...................................................(864) 882-2375 The Lake WSNW 94.1 ....................................(864) 882-9769 The Paint Place .............................................(864) 710-9001 The UPS Store ...............................................(864) 882-6000 Three Pines View ..........................................(864) 784-2974 Thrift Brothers Inc. .......................................(864) 235-4040 Tiki Hut .........................................................(864) 420-2594 TitleMax of Seneca .......................................(864) 973-6217
Tomcat Vaping & Imports .............................(864) 873-9481 Toussaint Law Firm PC ..................................(864) 888-1900 Treasures On First .........................................(864) 888-0422 Trehel Corporation ........................................(864) 284-9439 Tribble Center (Oconee County Disabilities and Special Needs Board) .........................(864) 882-6347 Tri-County Ace Builders Supply .....................(864) 882-2100 Tri-County Entrepreneurial Development Corp ...................................(864) 638-4210 Tri-County Properties ...................................(864) 873-9522 Tri-County Technical College .........................(864) 646-1500 Trinity Baptist Church ...................................(864) 882-9396 Triumph Group Studios LLC Turner’s Jewelers ..........................................(864) 882-5414
U U.S. Congressman Jeff Duncan .....................(864) 224-7401 Ultimate Action Sports..................................(864) 944-1887 United Way of Oconee County ......................(864) 882-9743 UnitedScrip Inc. ............................................(864) 886-9701 Upstate Medical Associates PA .....................(864) 886-2000
V Verizon Wireless ...........................................(864) 723-3584 Vistage International ....................................(864) 710-8901 Volunteers in Medical Mission ......................(864) 885-9023
W Wagner Wealth Management ......................(864) 710-9758 Walhalla Trigger Point & Therapeutic Massage, LLC.........................(864) 638-0616 Walmart .......................................................(864) 885-0408 Walmart #0644 ............................................(864) 261-7420 Wells Fargo ...................................................(864) 885-5600 Whetstone Academy ....................................(864) 638-6005 Wilderness Way Girls Camp School ...............(864) 972-0611 Wildwater ....................................................(864) 647-9587
Y Yoder’s Building Supply ................................(864) 972-3003 Yogo Express ................................................(864) 888-1234
Z Zone 7 Landscape Center ..............................(864) 882-7771
A hair hair--raising experience at the World of Energy! We believe education goes beyond the traditional classroom. That’s why curious minds and nature lovers are welcome at Duke Energy’s World of Energy, the visitors center at Oconee Nuclear Station. We encourage explorers of all ages to check out the World of Energy’s interactive computer games and newly refurbished self-guided exhibits. Group tours are available (15 or more). With a nature trail and picnic shelter, it’s a great place to visit!
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