Oconee County Fact Book by EDWARDS PUBLICATIONS

2019 -2020 OCONEE COUNT Y ■ SOUTH C A ROLIN A

FACT BOOK NEWCOMER & RESIDENTS GUIDE

The Journal 2019 › 1

Training the Workforce to Support

MANUFACTURING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

in Oconee County.

Enroll at Our New Oconee Campus

Business Administration, Operations Management Emphasis CNC Programing and Operations Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Management and Leadership Mechatronics South Carolina Manufacturing Certification University Transfer/University Studies Certificate

Additional courses: OSHA, LEAN, MS Office, etc.

Tri-County Technical College Oconee Campus Oconee Industry and Technology Park 552 Education Way Westminster, SC 29693 864-646-TCTC (8282) www.tctc.edu/Oconee

*WUA

TheThe #1#1 Individual WesternUpstate* Upstate* IndividualAgent Agent in in the the Western

Lush lake views pristineshoreline… shoreline… Lush lake viewsand andmiles miles of pristine

Live Live the the Dream! Dream!

LetLet thethe experts Fink&&Associates Associates expertsatatMelanie Melanie Fink help you dreamhome. home. help youfind findyour your next next dream

The home… Thebest bestmoments moments happen happen atathome…

CallCall us us today and Keoweeyour yourhome. home. today andmake make Lake Lake Keowee

MELANIE FINK MELANIE FINK AND ANDASSOCIATES ASSOCIATES

melaniefink.com Seneca| |864-888-3211 864-888-3211 melaniefink.com| 303 | 303Rochester Rochester Hwy, Hwy, Seneca

*WUAR*WUAR 2015-2018 2015-2018

CONTENT S

Welcome to Oconee County. Whether you are still unpacking the moving truck or you’ve lived here all your life, we are glad you are part of the nearly 76,000 people who make Oconee a great place to live, work and play. And county officials are working to make it better. This inaugural Oconee County Fact Book is designed to give you a brief overview of different areas that make Oconee County special. One of those featured areas is local Government where you will find information about each government entity in the county along with a directory to reach the various county departments and municipal offices as well as a directory of all utilities providing service in the county. This will be a handy resource you will want to keep where you can easily access it when you need to contact a utility about service or various government offices for help. County officials are working to plan for the future through the 2020-30 Comprehensive Plan. The Oconee County Planning Commission has been working with County Council to look at all areas of need in this plan and have taken time to get ideas and input from the people who live here. Officials expect the Comprehensive Plan to help prepare for growth while continuing to protect the natural resources and way of life that brought us here or led us to stay here in Oconee. Industrial growth and retention is the focus of the Oconee Economic Alliance. The alliance has played a major role for much of the past decade to attract more industry – and with that industry, jobs – to Oconee County. As the time this was written Oconee unemployment was at 3.2 percent. The alliance is working to attract more industries to the county as well as improving the workforce we have here so that people will have the skills and knowledge necessary for the jobs coming to the county in the future. The section on industry features a directory of Oconee County industries. Of course, Education is an important key to industrial growth and retention. The education system here works to prepare students for jobs that are already here as well as those coming in the future. Tri-County Technical College opened its Oconee Campus in the Oconee Industry and Technology Park in 2018 and the School District of Oconee County is planning to move its Hamilton Career Center to the park in 2020. A directory of all schools in the district is included in this publication. With lakes, rivers and mountains Oconee also has a variety of Recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike and a list of parks are included in this Fact Book. Lakes Keowee, Jocassee and Hartwell offer a variety of swimming, boating, and fishing activities, while the Chatooga and other rivers offer rafting and kayaking. For those who enjoy hiking and biking there are a variety of trails to explore through the county. Access to Healthcare is important to any community and Oconee County is no exception. Prisma HealthOconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca is part of a large statewide system, providing quality care that will soon be growing with its residency program. A healthcare directory is included in this book. All communities need Shopping and Dining and Oconee County has a variety of restaurant offerings with a mixture of local flavor and chain restaurants. Shopping options are also varied with many unique places to buy those special gifts. Worship and Faith is also a big part of life in Oconee County. A directory in this Fact Book lists more than 130 houses of worship in the county.

FEATURES

RECREATION

SHOP & DINE

WORSHIP

HEALTH

INDUSTRY

EDUCATION

GOVERNMENT

Oconee County is brimming with recreation activities for everyone — lakes, waterfalls, trails, festivals and history.

Local specialty shops, restaurants and several national stores round out Oconee County’s shopping and dining opportunities.

Oconee County is home to numerous churches representing most denominations.

Oconee County offers multiple opportunities to stay active and provide medical care when needed.

Along with economical growth, workforce options are boosted by more businesses moving into the area.

A host of area education opportunities help prepare students for a future beyond the classroom.

The Journal Amanda Brock

County Administrator

Janet Hartman

Interim Economic Development Director

864.882.2375

210 W. N. 1st Street Seneca, SC 29678

Oconee County is a vibrant community that offers a pro-business environment, skilled workforce and an unmatched quality of life.

4 Oconee County Fact Book

201

DEALER OFFER DEALER ONE OFFER

20 off %

ONE

DEALER OFFER One Repair DEALER TWO

FPO

OFFER or TWO

Maintenance Check DEALER OFFER THREE DEALER

*One per household. Must present coupon at time of service. Photo by Sarah Yarbrough, Sarah E Photography

MEET THE COMPANY WHO

KNOWS COMFORT

MEET THE COMPANY WHO

OFFER THREE

KNOWS COMFORT INSIDE AND OUT. BUT ESPECIALLY INSIDE.

INSIDE AND OUT. BUT ESPECIALLY INSIDE.

Give your system an edge before extreme weather hits. Take advantage of our latest specials.

234.567.8901

123 Main Street Anytown, IN 63636 ServiceMarkSolutions.com We understand that Our Service is Right on the Mark

your home 234.567.8901 is your haven. And that’s why we 123 Main Street

wantINto63636 help you make it the most Anytown, 234.567.8901 ServiceMarkSolutions.com comfortable place it can be. 123 Main Street Our Service is Right on the Mark Anytown, IN 63636 ServiceMarkSolutions.com Our Service is Right on the Mark 11/26/18 8:57 AM

Offer expires XX/XX/2019. *Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vivamus interdum rhoncus leo vitae bibendum. Cras condimentum orci eu dui porttitor, vitae pulvinar justo rhoncus. Proin molestie tellus pretium libero fermentum, ut ullamcorper quam malesuada. Donec mauris mauris, dapibus quis egestas at, viverra ut lectus. Mauris et leo sem. © 2019 Lennox Industries Inc. Lennox Dealers are independently owned and operated businesses.

SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1967

Custom Photo-Knows Comfort

2019 Customized Dealer-Mag-4c.indd 5

104 N OAK ST., WALHALLA § (864) 638-2402 § WWW.OKELLEYHEATING.COM

Offer expires XX/XX/2019. *Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vivamus interdum rhoncus leo vitae bibendum. Cras condimentum orci eu dui porttitor, vitae pulvinar justo rhoncus. Proin molestie tellus pretium libero 2019 Customized Dealer-Mag-4c.indd 11/26/18 fermentum, ut ullamcorper quam5 malesuada. Donec mauris mauris, dapibus quis egestas at, viverra ut lectus. Mauris et leo sem. © 2019 Lennox Industries Inc. Lennox Dealers are independently owned and operated businesses.

Custom Photo-Knows Comfort

8:57 AM

150 THINGS 2018 YOU MUST DO IN

LOOK FOR OUR APP Simply search for Oconee County, SC and look for our logo! TAKE A HIKE!

For details and directions to any of our 26 beautiful Oconee County waterfalls, grab a brochure on waterfall hikes, a local visitor’s guide or download our SC Waterfalls mobile app. Plan ahead and be prepared for your hike! 1. Bee Cove Falls 2. Big Bend Falls 3. Blue Hole Falls 4. Brasstown Falls 5. Bull Sluice Falls 6. Cham Ram Park (Ramsey Creek Falls)

7. Chauga Narrows 8. Cheohee/Miuka Falls 9. Fall Creek Falls 10. Hidden Falls 11. Issaqueena Falls 12. King Creek Falls 13. Laurel Fork Falls

14. Lee Falls 15. Long Creek Falls 16. Mills Creek Falls 17. Opossum Creek Falls 18. Pigpen Falls 19. Reedy Branch Falls 20. Riley Moore Falls

21. Secret Falls 22. Spoonauger Falls 23. Station Cove Falls 24. Whitewater Falls (Lower) 25. Wrights Creek Falls 26. Yellow Branch Falls

DISCOVER THE GREAT OUTDOORS!

Enjoy all there is to offer in the “Land Beside the Waters” with family and friends! 27. Enjoy a boat tour of Lake Jocassee 28. Whitewater raft down the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River 29. Enjoy the view at Chattooga Belle Farm 30. Hike the Foothills Trail 31. Grab a flashlight and visit Stumphouse Tunnel 32. Enjoy the many offerings of the Sumter National Forest 33. Take a drive and see the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail 34. Pick-up fresh Oconee grown fruits and vegetables at one of our four local farmers markets 35. Grab a bike and see Oconee County on two wheels 36. Cast a line on Lake Hartwell, Keowee and Jocassee 37. Pull on some waders and fly fish on the Chauga and Chattooga Rivers 38. Rent a pontoon and enjoy the day on Lakes Hartwell, Keowee and Jocassee 39. Play a round of disc golf 40. Hit the pavement for the Seneca Half Marathon 41. Hike the Chattooga Trail 42. Head to one of Oconee’s four State Parks for a picnic or swim 43. Pitch a tent or park your RV at one of Oconee’s 3 County Parks 44. Rent a kayak or learn to paddle board at South Cove County Park 45. Paddle around Lake Tugalo 46. Hit the links at any of our many golf courses 47. Saddle up and go horseback riding 48. Try local honey from one of our 100+ beekeepers ... Sourwood honey is local specialty. 49. Build a campfire, tell ghost stories, and eat s’mores 50. Rent a vacation cabin for the weekend 51. Take a family picture on the suspension bridge at Chau Ram County Park

52. Find some hidden treasure on a geocache or letterbox outing 53. Pitch in for the Think Oconee/Keep Oconee Beautiful litter campaign 54. Enjoy spring break programs at South Cove County Park 55. Catch a trout on Lake Jocassee 56. Find an Oconee Kindness Rock and share on Facebook (Oconee Rocks) 57. Check out the fall foliage 58. Run a 5K 59. Feed the fish at the Walhalla State Fish Hatchery 60. Hike the East Fork trail from Fish Hatchery parking lot 61. Get your adrenaline pumping with a zipline canopy tour at Wildwater LLC 62. Enjoy fresh Oconee apples at one of our many U-pick orchards OR roadside markets 63. Take the kids for a family outing to “Go Fish” stocked \ catfish pond 64. Try your hand at Pickle Ball 65. Visit the South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair and see how an old-fashioned fair should be 66. Try guided striper fishing on Lake Hartwell 67. Take a jump off the high dive at Oconee State Park 68. See the rare elusive Oconee Bell via the Oconee Bell trail at Devils Fork State Park 69. Attend a Farm-to-Table dinner 70. Watch a movie at the World of Energy Movie Night 71. Sport your Halloween costume at Boo by the Lake at South Cove Park 72. Cool off with a family tubing trip down the river 73. Take in the panorama at the Oscar Wigington Scenic Overlook 74. Take a stroll down any of our cities’ charming main streets for shops and snacks.

MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC SITES

Visit a museum or historic site and learn about our local area and what has made Oconee County so special for the last 150 years! 75. Oconee History Museum (Oconee Heritage Center) 76. Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum 77. General Store Museum 78. Museum of the Cherokee in South Carolina 79. Patriot’s Hall: Oconee Veterans Museum 80. Lunney House Museum 81. Oconee Station State Historic Site 82. World of Energy 83. Historic Old Pickens Church 84. Oconee State Park 85. Westminster Depot

86. Blue Ridge Field 87. St. John’s Lutheran Church 88. Old Saint John’s Meeting House 89. Bethel Presbyterian Church 90. Alexander Cannon Hill House 91. Retreat Rosenwald School 92. Russell Farmstead Site in Sumter National Forest 93. Historic Ballenger House 94. Foothills Farmstead 95. Tour a historic cemetery 96. Visit all of our historical markers

ARTS AND CULTURAL

Oconee’s history, heritage, and natural beauty has inspired many wonderful artists and musicians 97. Take a class or view an exhibition at the Blue Ridge Arts Center 98. Support the Full Moon Artists 99. Visit End of the Road Studios 100. Paint a picture at Walhalla Art Works 101. Visit Arts off the Alley for some unique souvenirs or gifts 102. Check out the unique crafts at Kudzu Kabin Designs 103. Grab a book or enjoy a program at one of our 4 public libraries 104. Catch a musical act or play at Walhalla Performing Arts Center 105. Relax at Seneca’s Jazz on the Alley 106. Local music at the Westminster Music Centre 107. Immerse yourself in a comedy or drama at Oconee Community Theatre 108. Bring your lawn chair for Westminster’s Music on Main

109. Enjoy the pickin’ and grinnin’ at Long Creek’s Silver Dollar Music Hall 110. Spot the cats on historic Ram Cat Alley 111. Kick up your heels at the Oconee State Park Square Dance 112. Complete a Passport to Arts, Treasures and History from Oconee Arts & Historical Commission 113. Learn a new instrument at Oconee Heritage Center 114. Get in the Christmas spirit at one of Oconee’s Christmas parades 115. Take a walking tour of historic downtown Walhalla, Westminster, or Seneca 116. Share the beauty of Oconee and enter the “Keep Oconee Beautiful Association” Photo Contest

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS Oconee’s calendar is dotted with festivals and fun all year long. 117. Seneca Fest 4th of July 118. South Carolina Apple Festival - Westminster 119. Oktoberfest - Walhalla 120. July 4th Hillbilly Day – Mountain Rest 121. Labor Day Brew N Que – Seneca 122. South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair – The F.A.R.M. Center in Seneca 123. Oconee Belle Fest at Devils Fork State Park 124. Mayfest Art of Living - Walhalla 125. Long Creek Music Festival 126. Fun in the Sun Festival-West Union

127. Cruzin on Main Classic Car Cruise Ins with the Big Show 128. Tamassee Brew Festival 129. Long Creek Fall Picnic/Music 130. Appalachian Homecomin - Salem 131. Issaqueena’s Last Ride Cycling Challenge 132. Home, Health and Life Expo - Seneca 133. INT Wakeboard/WakeSurf event-South Cove Park 134. Rally in the Valley cycling event - Walhalla 135. Mountains to Main Triathlon-South Cove Park 136. Old Keowee Contra Dance-South Cove County Park 137. Seneca Jeep Fest

FOODIE TREATS You gotta eat! Oconee has something for everyone…

138. Ice cream scoop at Ye Old Sandwich Shoppe, CC Fudge and More, or Sweet Retreat 139. Try the South Carolina State Snack, boiled peanuts, at Pelfrey’s (corner of Whetstone Road and Highway 28) 140. Get saucy and have some BBQ at Black’s BBQ, Brasstown BBQ, Heavenly Hog, Little Pigs BBQ, or the Spotted Pig 141. Order the fried chicken at Walhalla Steakhouse Cafeteria 142. Relax with a view of Rabun Bald from Belle’s Bistro at Chattooga Belle Farm 143. Savor a sandwich or salad at Presst or Blue Marble

Brought To You By

144. Have a fancy date at Vangeli’s Bistro, Paesano’s, Capone’s or The Lighthouse 145. Meet some friends after work at Sole Sushi Bar & Grill or The Tiki Hut 146. Grab a burger at Time Drive-In, Bantam Chef, or Lucky Strike 147. Try something spicy at Taco Riendo, Puerto Nuevo, Three Amigos or Los Amigos 148. Pick a meat and three at Kountry Kupboard or Mountain View 149. Enjoy a slice at Carolina Pizza, Humble Pie, or Joe’s New York Pizza Kitchen 150. Find your drinks at Solé, Brews on the Alley, Spot on the Alley or the Beer Station

YOUR Oconee County Government

8 Oconee County Fact Book

RECREATION Oconee County is brimming with recreation activities for everyone — lakes, waterfalls, trails, festivals and history — so get out there and have an adventure, make a discovery and create new memories.

2019 › 9

RECRE AT ION

HAPPY TRAILS

Oconee County offers a multitude of recreational resources and activities

conee County residents and visitors have a vast scope of recreational resources and activities spread around. Whether it’s one of the three county parks or lakes scattered across the county, Oconee parks, recreation and tourism director Phil Shirley said he can’t choose what location is his family’s favorite to go to. “It really is hard to pick just one,” Shirley said. “We visit a number of places and do love the rivers and waterfalls. Riley Moore is a favorite waterfall of ours. In terms of the amount of people coming here and the revenue, South Cove is definitely the highlight. It’s a jewel here.” When looking for some peace and quiet, Shirley prefers the county’s park in Westminster. “For me personally, I like solitude and it to be quiet and peaceful, so we really like Chau Ram and go to waterfalls during the week when they’re not crowded,” he said. “When you look at the county as a whole, you’ve got three county parks that I would put up against any other county in terms of what we offer. We have some of the best camping sites offered across the Southeast.”

Exceeding Expectations with

Prompt, Accurate, Courteous Service RUNNERS & WALKERS SHOES • APPAREL • NUTRITION 337 bypass 123 • seneca • 864-973-8245 Across From Oconee Lanes

LIKE US ON

Hours: wed-fri 10am-6pm • sat 10am-2pm Pictured L to R: Joey Zglinicki, Crystal Skelton, Olivia Field, Hank Field and David Field

Proudly serving our clients since 1953, we are a locally owned Independent Insurance Agency and Rental Property Management Company. We represent some of America’s finest companies for personal and business insurance. Our rental properties are carefully managed, meeting the needs of our property owners and renters alike.

It’s Not About Your Back, It’s About Your Life! Offering a unique, holistic and advanced spinal approach. We use the latest in cutting-edge chiropractic technologies. A healthy spine is a healthy you. You live your life through your nervous system.

Balanced Life Wellness 323 Main Street

Seneca, SC (864) 882-2630

10 Oconee County Fact Book

Since 1953

Dr. K.D. McCurley, D.C. 12 A Boardwalk Place, Seneca

864-723-3055

RECRE AT ION

Shirley said he believes no one can go wrong with the county’s recreational offerings. “The ability to get to lakes, mountains and waterfalls and the amount of recreation and infrastructure and parks that are built around

those natural resources provides a different level of recreation rather than a downtown or city park,” he said. “I think our resources are second to none and provide great opportunities to our visitors and residents.” The newest addition to Oconee County’s

recreation offerings is at the Palmetto Trail extension at the Stumphouse Park, opening up the Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park. Palmetto Conservation regional coordinator Rob Achenberg said the first 4 miles of the trail opened in May 2018. “The park goes off the Palmetto Trail, and right now we’ve got 4 miles of open bike trail through that area,” Achenberg said. “We’re working on 6-plus more miles for a fall opening of that second phase. We’ve been fighting weather this past spring to try and get Phase 2 opened, but we’re hoping to have the grand opening this fall, which will give us 10 miles in that area.” Achenberg said work to add additional features to the bike park are on the way. “It’s mountainous terrain and very moderate with some easier sections,” he said. “It’s family friendly, and there are changes in elevation, but the trail has been built very sustainably. Phase 2 and hopefully Phase 3 will have more technical areas. It’s moderate for bike riders to go out there and it’s a beautiful area. It’s a very pleasant ride.”

IMAGINE We have everything you need for your home: sofas, loveseats, dining rooms, bedrooms, accessories and large selection of kids/youth furniture available in our new ikidz Rooms gallery. Kimbrell’s Furniture is perfect for anyone looking for stunning furniture and accessories to fit the needs of your entire home. To find more, visit us at www.kimbrells.com.

no credit, no problem! establish your credit with us - easy terms to fit every budget! 2019 › 11

Oconee Point Campground 200 Oconee Point Road Seneca, SC (888) 893-0678

recreation

directory

Oconee State Park 624 State Park Road Mountain Rest, SC 29664 (864) 638-5353

Chau Ram County Park 1220 Chau Ram Park Road Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 647-9286

High Falls County Park 671 High Falls Road Seneca, SC 29672 (864) 882-8234

Stumphouse Tunnel Stumphouse Tunnel Road Walhalla, SC 29691 (864) 638-4343

Coneross Park 699 Coneross Park Road Townville, SC 29689 (888) 893-0678

Keowee Falls Park 150 Jefferson Road West Union, SC 29696 (864) 638-5716

South Cove County Park 1099 South Cove Road Seneca, SC 29672 (864) 882-5250

Devils Fork State Park 161 Holcombe Circle Salem, SC 29676 (864) 944-2639

Lake Hartwell State Park 19138 S.C. Highway 11 Fair Play, SC 29643 (864) 972-3352

A FULL LIST OF WATERFALLS, RIVERS AND HIKING TRAILS CAN BE FOUND AT VISITOCONEESC.COM.

Offering Pet Adoptions & Low-Cost Spay Neuter Vouchers

Connecting the Heart of the Horse with the Soul of the Human

1925 Sandifer Blvd, Seneca, SC oconeehumane.org 864-882-4719

WildHeartsEquineTherapy.org 135 Jim Joe Road, Seneca â&#x20AC;¢ 864.991.9163

Free Consultation No Contract Membership $18/month

ER DISCOEVAT MOR

24/7 & 365 Access Free Lockers 278 Market St. Seneca // Dogwood Plaza

864-985-0007

www.xtremefitness247.com

12 Oconee County Fact Book

Silver Sneakers Free Membership

And More!

GREG COUTU

Associate Broker/Realtor

864.230.5911 coutulakekeowee@gmail.com Lake Keowee - Seneca Office 816 Bypass 123 | Seneca, SC

92 Transactions and over $42,000,000 SOLD since January 1, 2018

RECRE AT ION

SENECA

Gignilliat Community Center 621 North Townville Street Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 885-2709 Monarch Park 765 Monarch Drive Seneca, SC 29678 Norton Thompson Park 300 Main Street Seneca, SC 29678 Shaver Recreation Complex 698 West South 4th Street Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 885-2709

WALHALLA Sertoma Field Walhalla, SC 29691

M.D. Cleveland Civic Center 98 Anderson Avenue Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 647-3208

Walhalla City Pool 207 North College Street Walhalla, SC 29691 (864) 638-4346

Pool Field 211 Lucky Street Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 647-3210

WESTMINSTER

W.P. Anderson City Park 109 East North Avenue Westminster, SC 29693

Hall Street Fields 351 Hall Road Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 647-3209

FULL LINE FURNITURE STORE AND INTERIOR DESIGN

2019 â&#x20AC;º 13

SHOP DINE

Local shops such as Green Springs, Gather 205, Casual Carolina and M. Tannery & Sons offer shoppers and diners wide-ranging options in the area.

14 Oconee County Fact Book

A stroll around Ram Cat Alley in Seneca offers a truly local shopping and dining experience. In Walhalla, the city boasts a vibrant heritage downtown with a number of unique retail shops, restaurants and coffee houses. In addition to the local specialty shops and restaurants, several national stores round out Oconee Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shopping and dining opportunities.

2019 â&#x20AC;ş 15

SHOP & DINE

EXPLORE AND UNWIND Oconee County is working to attract new business to offer community unique options for shopping and dining

ining and shopping opportunities are important to any growing community. In Oconee County, local leaders are working to encourage more businesses to locate here, bringing more restaurants and retail shopping to the area. And it seems to be working. “I feel like there are more options,” said Janet Hartman, who has worked to increase economic development in Oconee for M. Tannery & Sons nearly four years – first by focusing on downtown development as the manager for Destination Oconee and in the last year as the interim executive director for the Oconee Economic Alliance. Like other communities, Oconee County has shopping centers with national retail stores, but there is also a focus here on locally-owned and operated businesses – particularly in the downtown areas. There is an effort to promote the importance of shopping local and encouraging more businesses to locate here so that more people will come to Oconee County to enjoy the lakes, mountains and other recreation opportunities, as well as dining and shopping options. “We’ve seen some new businesses pop up,

16 Oconee County Fact Book

whether that be small restaurants or a wine bar or tap room or a brewery in downtown Seneca,” Hartman said. “Those are just different aspects that visitors and residents alike are looking for when they go downtown. I’m encouraged by what I’m seeing. There’s evidence that it’s happening.” Some cities have been working to offer incentive programs to encourage businesses to open in their downtown or to improve properties they already have there. In Seneca, officials are optimistic that downtown revitalization efforts are paying off, with the ownership of six downtown properties changing hands in the past two years. One of those has already opened in

the area of downtown officials hope will eventually grow similar to Ram Cat Alley, where retail shops, dining, and events like Jazz on the Alley bring hundreds each week from April to October. New owners of three of those properties that have changed owners recently already have redevelopment plans to bring new business to the area. In Walhalla, the streetscape project completed a few years ago has welcomed in new, locally-owned businesses including an outfitter store, offering hiking gear and other products for outdoor enthusiasts that people couldn’t buy locally before. Walhalla also has several other businesses, including a wine bar and a coffee shop that Hartman said “has partnered with home interior and furniture, so it’s kind of a unique blend of things.” “Westminster now has a couple of new restaurants that have opened,” she said. “They too are trying to pull together some items that will make it attractive for people to either purchase property or lease property for business there.” She said Seneca has added a “couple of great additions to eateries.” “They’re popping up with a focus on what is local,” Hartman said. The shopping centers are seeing growth as well, and the new Hartwell Village Shopping Center, located inside Oconee County not far from Clemson University, has brought in new stores and has one hotel that has already opened and another that is scheduled to open next year. Hartman said Hartwell Village has helped “retain a lot of those retail dollars in Oconee County with the different shops that are out there,” since opening in 2018. Seneca events coordinator Riley Johnson said Seneca has longstanding traditional favorite restaurants and retail stores in the city, but is also growing. “We’re adding new dining and new shops,” he said. “Shopping-wise, we’ve got all your retail stores here, clothing stores, jewelry stores. You can spend the whole day here and enjoy the lakes and shop. There’s so much to do within 10-15 minutes of Seneca.”

CITY OF

SENECA presents ...

CITY OF SENECA

RUN for the GREEN

SATURDAY MARCH 14 2020

Finishers Medal for Half Marathon & Cash Prizes in Both Races!

5K & HALF MARATHON ONLY 3.1 MILES

Every Saturday Morning 8 am-9 pm Good News About People, Events & Happenings in Our Area!

13.1 MILES

g featurin ring o 's T u America ians Music

april thru october

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a night of music under the stars! Sponsored by:

& Co-host: Riley Johnson

Tune Into The Lake 94.1 WSNW

CAFE

EVERY THURSDAY 6:30PM RAM CAT ALLEY

Host: Mayor Dan Alexander

CITY O

ENECA

presents

SEPTEMBER 14 Featuring Classic Car and Truckss

the MUSIC and st Be FOOD Cruisers PRIZES Around!

Norton-Thompson Park in Downtown Seneca First Saturday Every Month April thru Ocotber

Blue Ridge Bank

FREE!

Bring The Whole Family! Drive through, walk or bring your chair and enjoy the festivities.

at Norton-Thompson Park DECEMBER 2 • 5:30-10 PM Follow us on Facebook

Tune in to 91.7 Enjoy the Music in Your Car

Seneca SC Events // More info at www.seneca.sc.us 2019 › 17

From large worship halls to small gathering spaces, Oconee County is home to numerous churches representing most denominations.

18 Oconee County Fact Book

FEED THE FAITH

Clockwise from top: Seneca Presbyterian Church, Walhalla Presbyterian Church, Hopewell Baptist Church and Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

A plethora of churches and worship ministries available to Oconee County community

ike many communities in the Bible Belt, Oconee County seems to have a church on nearly every corner. There is much variety in Oconee houses of worship, as congregations get together in almost every denomination for worship, teaching, service, sharing their faith or just spending time together as a church family. There are small churches with only a handful of people all the way to churches with more than 1,000 in worship each Sunday in the county. Some are more formal, others more traditional. Others are more contemporary and worship loud with singers and a band. Some are quiet and attract little attention, while others are out in the community seeking to share their message with anyone who will listen. And while the people of faith in Oconee County may have differences in the way they worship, preach, teach and live, they have similarities. There are places where people grow together with others who are on the same path in life or looking for help in living their lives. The Rev. David Shirley, director of missions for the Beaverdam Baptist Association, with its 64 churches, said churches offer “sense of community, family and togetherness.” “Churches provide a family atmosphere that celebrates the joyous times with people, and they’re there during the difficult

and challenging times,” he said. “It should be a place of love and comfort, but it’s also a place where you can grow in your faith and learn to live even better. Churches are places of hope that share the good news of Jesus.” And while they offer hope, local churches make a contribution to the lives of the people in the county. “Oconee County is an amazing place to live with the lakes and the mountains and everything that it offers, but churches add to that life that Oconee provides, giving that family, fellowship and sweetness that they provide,” Shirley said. The directory of churches included here contains more than 130 churches and ministries serving Oconee County. And the list is likely not all of them. All exist to help people find faith, follow faith, worship the God of that faith and serve others through faith. “Whether it’s Baptist, Methodist, Church of God or whatever the preference may be denominationally, you’ll find it in Oconee County,” Shirley said. “The thing about Oconee County is it is blessed with some amazing pastors who preach and teach and minister to their congregations. It’s a place where there are a lot of churches, there are a lot of options. There are great places to worship in Oconee County.”

Churches offer “a sense of community, family and togetherness.”

2019 › 19

worship

directory ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Bountyland Baptist 1926 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Seneca (864) 882-8131

First Assembly of God 220 N. Oak Street, Walhalla (864) 638-7387

Calvary Baptist 235 E. Main Street, Salem (864) 944-0897

United Assembly of God 11075 Watson Drive, Seneca (864) 882-8546

Clearmont Baptist 1740 Clearmont Road, Westminster (864) 647-4931Coneross Baptist 1231 Westminster Highway, Westminster (864) 638-8241

BAPTIST

Cross Creek Baptist 15550 Wells Highway, Seneca (864) 882-0080

Fall Creek Baptist 221 Fall Creek Church Road, Salem (864) 944-7007

Cross Roads Baptist 215 Cross Roads Drive, Seneca (864) 972-3911

First Baptist 426 West Oak Highway, Westminster (864) 647-2688

Cross Roads Baptist 110 Dales Drive, Westminster (864) 647-1221

First Baptist 403 E. Main Street, Walhalla (864) 638-2181

Cross Roads Two Baptist 574 Cobb Bridge Road, Westminster (864) 647-7098

Flat Rock Baptist 208 Flat Rock Road, Walhalla (864) 638-3339

Double Springs Baptist 229 W. Harris Road, Walhalla (864) 638-8741

Grace Baptist 15195 Wells Highway, Seneca (864) 888-0703

Earles Grove Baptist 398 Cedar Lane Road, Westminster (864) 972-3107

Hepsibah Baptist 1304 Friendship Road, Seneca (864) 882-4785

East Minster Baptist 414 Mimosa Road, Westminster (864) 647-2237

Hopewell Baptist 161 Hopewell Church Drive, Seneca (864) 882-3016

Beaverdam Baptist 328 Beaverdam Church Road, Fair Play (8640 972-9888

Corinth Baptist 1607 Toccoa Highway, Westminster (864) 647-2166

Ebenezer Baptist 502 East South 2nd Street, Seneca (864) 882-2830

Lydia Baptist 526 Broadway Street, Newry (864) 882-8942

Bethel Baptist 160 Bethel Church Road, Westminster (864) 972-3473

Corinth Baptist 530 Old Clemson Highway, Seneca (864) 882-5556

Faith Baptist 407 Hall Road, Westminster (864) 647-5836

Mountain Rest Baptist 9915 Highlands Highway, Mountain Rest (864) 638-2312

Radiating the Joy of The Gospel in the Heart of Oconee County

Albertson Floral Specializing in Memorial & Cemetery Arrangements Seneca 325 East North 1st St. Seneca, SC 29678 (864)885-9446

170 Bountyland Road, Seneca • www.SaintPaulSeneca.org • 864.882.8551

THE HISTORIC BALLENGER HOUSE, circa 1925, is a designated site on the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor located in historic downtown Seneca, South Carolina. Program and Event Seating up to 49 with WiFi and A/V Technologies Catering Services for Groups/Meetings or Special Occasion Private Dining for 6

212 E. South 3rd Street ◾ Seneca, SC 29678 864.208.9409 www.ballengerhouse.org 20 Oconee County Fact Book

Easley 118 Main Street Easley, SC 29640 (864)859-2031

Greenville 2410 W. Blue Ridge Dr. Greenville, SC 29611 (864)246-9078

WORSHIP Mountain View Baptist 102 Mountain View Church Drive, Walhalla (864) 723-3231

Open Door Baptist 3673 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Walhalla (864) 638-5211

Return Baptist 733 Return Church Road, Seneca (864) 972-3616

Stamp Creek Baptist 1008 Stamp Creek Road, Salem (864) 419-1785

Mt. Freedom Baptist 478 S.C. Highway 107, Mountain Rest (864) 638-6698

Parkway Baptist 10111 Clemson Boulevard, Seneca (864) 882-2919

Richland Baptist 130 N. Strawberry Farm Road, Seneca (864) 882-4901

St. Mark Baptist 170 New Madison Road, Westminster (864) 647-4413

Mt. Olive Baptist Seneca (864) 985-0830

Pleasant Hill Baptist 1183 Coffee Road, West Union (864) 638-3380

Rocky Knoll Baptist 970 Highlands Highway, Walhalla (864) 638-5713

St. Paul Baptist 1698 Highway 59, Westminster (864) 972-3071

Mt. Pleasant Baptist 112 Mt. Pleasant Road, Westminster (864) 647-5528

Pleasant Hill Baptist 1190 Doyle Street, Westminster (864) 647-9697

Salem First Baptist 151 Crestwood Drive, Salem (864) 944-7200

St. Peter Baptist 221 Thomas Heights Circle, Seneca (864) 885-9441

Mt. Tabor Baptist 401 Tabor Road, Westminster (864) 647-4253

Pleasant Ridge Baptist 253 Oconee Station Road, Walhalla. (864) 638-6520

Seneca Baptist 1080 S. Oak Street, Seneca (864) 882-2731

Travelers Rest Baptist 1125 Kilpatrick Road (864) 882-6080

New Cannan Baptist 11021 Fairview Church Road, Seneca (864) 985-1114

Poplar Springs Baptist 500 Poplar Springs Road, Walhalla. (864) 638-5400

Scenic Heights Baptist 1430 N. Highway 11, West Union (864) 638-5703

Tri-City Baptist 129 Old Seneca Road #A, Westminster (864) 647-2798

New Hope Baptist 4010 Keowee School Road, Seneca (864) 882-0828

Reedy Fork Baptist 115 E. Reedy Fork Road, Seneca (864) 882-3533

Shiloh Baptist 1324 Shiloh Road, Seneca (864) 247-6042

Trinity Baptist 504 S Oak Street, Seneca (864) 882-9396

New Galilee Baptist 209 South Church Street, Walhalla (864) 638-5774

Retreat Baptist 3020 West Oak Highway, Westminster (864) 647-5762

South Union Baptist 510 South Union Road, Westminster (864) 972-2600

Utica Baptist 4056 Wells Highway, Seneca (864) 882-9402

Follow me ... let’s make your real estate dreams a reality!

Selling the Lifestyle of Lake Keowee

Mary Keith Eustis 864-710-5434

Whether buying or selling, I will provide you with a highly personalized service to guide you through the real estate process from start to close!

455 Bypass 123 Suite A. Seneca, SC 29678

Keith@KeoweeAreaHomes.com KeoweeAreaHomes.com 2019 › 21

WORSHIP Victory Baptist 401 South Laurel Street, Walhalla (864) 638-9010 Welcome Baptist 411 Retreat Street, Westminster (864) 647-6110 Westminster Baptist 212 E. Windsor Street, Westminster (864) 647-2315 West Union Baptist 330 E. Main Street, West Union (864) 280-0065 Zion Baptist 650 Sitton Mill Road, Seneca (864) 882-1077

CATHOLIC St. Paul The Apostle Catholic 170 Bountyland Road, Seneca (864) 882-8551 St. Francis Catholic 103 W. Mauldin Street, Walhalla (864) 638-2984

CHURCH OF CHRIST Seneca Church of Christ 10833 Clemson Boulevard, Seneca (864) 654-7105

Madison Mountain View Church of God 119 Barton Creek Road, Westminster (864) 643-9778

New Harmony United Methodist 207 W. South 2nd Street, Seneca (864) 882-7356

Newry Church of God 234 Newry Road, Seneca (864) 882-9365

Rock Springs United Methodist 241 Richland Road, Richland (864) 638-8379

North Walhalla Church of God 426 Deaton Road, Walhalla (864) 638-5070

Salem United Methodist 520 Church Street, Salem (864) 944-1726

Turning Point Church of God 298C. Ritter Road, Walhalla (864) 638-6000

St. Luke United Methodist 607 East Main Street, Walhalla (864) 638-3628

Westminster Church of God 114 N. Hampton Street, Westminster (864) 647-1277

St. Mark United Methodist 616 Quincy Road, Seneca (864) 882-2603 W Westminster United Methodist 925 E. Main Street, Westminster (864) 647-5226

EPISCOPAL Ascension Episcopal 214 Northampton Road, Seneca (864) 882-2006

INTERDENOMINATIONAL Full Gospel Temple 10099 Wells Highway, Seneca (864) 882-3054

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Zion United Methodist 218 Zion Road, Walhalla (864) 506-4649

NAZARENE Seneca Church of The Nazarene 143 Bountyland Road, Seneca (864) 882-1558

PRESBYTERIAN

Kingdom Hall – Jehovah’s Witness 120 Paradise Lane, Seneca (864) 885-9250

Bethel Presbyterian 580 Bethel Church Road, Walhalla (864) 617-9001

CHURCH OF GOD

Kingdom Hall – Jehovah’s Witness 671 S. Highway 11, West Union (864) 638-9870

Crossgate PCA 404 Keowee School Road, Seneca (864) 886-8005

Calvary Church of God 10102 Long Creek Highway, Westminster (864) 647-2505

LUTHERAN

Oconee ARP 121 Rochester Highway, Seneca (864) 882-8444

William Street Church of Christ 918 William Street, Seneca

Church of God 1010 East Main Street, Seneca (864) 882-9397 Coneross Church of God 1577 Hefner Road, Walhalla (864) 638-2433

Eternal Shepherd Lutheran 220 Carson Road, Seneca (864) 882-3209 St. John’s Lutheran 301 W. Main Street, Walhalla (864) 638-6363

METHODIST

Richland Presbyterian 821 Poplar Springs Road, Westminster (864) 287-0212 Seneca Presbyterian 115 W South 1st St, Seneca (864) 882-2505

Ann Hope United Methodist 702 Goddard Avenue, Seneca (864) 882-5502

Walhalla Presbyterian 600 E. Main Street, Walhalla (864) 638-3627

Fair Play Church of God 301 West Fairplay Boulevard, Fair Play (864) 972-9490

Chicopee United Methodist 403 S. Catherine Street, Walhalla (864) 638-3447

Westminster Presbyterian 100 W. Abbey Street, Westminster (864) 647-2993

Fairview Church of God 8931 Fairview, Seneca (864) 985-0984

Friendship United Methodist 1341 Friendship Road, Seneca (864) 882-5881

West Union Presbyterian 299 Main St. West Union (864)638-3627

Church of God of Prophecy 1016 Overbrook Drive, Seneca (864) 882-5108

22 Oconee County Fact Book

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

Golden Corner 350 Earle Street, Walhalla (864) 638-2332

Salem Seventh-Day Adventist 240 Main Street, Salem (864) 944-2704

Grace Family Church 10121 Clemson Boulevard, Seneca

Westminster Seventh-Day Adventist 4279A South Highway 11, Westminster (864) 638-5963

WESLEYAN Mountain View Wesleyan 129 Mountain View Road, Salem (864) 888-1504 Oakway United Wesleyan 638 West Oak Highway, Westminster (864) 972-0106 Seneca Wesleyan 101 E. Crescent Drive, Seneca (864) 882-7962 Tuskasegee Wesleyan 114 White Oak Street, Walhalla (8640 882-4944 Welcome Wesleyan 1040 Ebenezer Road, Seneca (864) 638-3063 Westminster Wesleyan 311 Piedmont Street, Westminster (647) 903-0750

Hosanna Fellowship 509 Rochester Highway, Seneca (864) 885-1427 House of Judah Ministries 502 Goddard Avenue, Seneca (864) 882-8577 Kingdom Deliveries Ministries 123 Browns Square Drive, Walhalla (864) 381-8114 Life Changing Ministries 936 S. Depot Street, Seneca (864) 888-8260 Lighthouse Mission 301 E. Wesley Street, Walhalla (864) 718-0897 Mt. Zion Fire Baptized Holiness 400 S. Pine Street, Seneca (864) 985-0199 NewSpring Church 13200 Clemson Boulevard, Seneca (864) 986-6111

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 offering state-of-the-art products with the service you would expect from your hometown bank. 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

Cornerstone Cathedral 185 Cornerstone Dr. West Union (864) 280-4365

Rock Assembly of God 290 Critter Road, Westminster (864) 888-2583

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.

Fair Play Christian Fellowship 798 Edgewood Lane, Fair Play (864) 972-3500

Salvation Army 311 South John Street, Walhalla (864) 882-1160

www.oconeefederal.com

Fairview Community 331 Ebenezer Rd., West Union (864) 903-5405

Shepherds Home 3210 Blue Ridge Boulevard, West Union (864) 638-3826

Fathers House International 415 Peters Way, Westminster (864) 647-7776

Straight Paths 155 Maxim Drive, Westminster (864) 647-0660

First Church of Christ Scientist 327 Main Street, Seneca (864) 882-6227

The Potter’s House 105 Harrison Avenue, Walhalla

Foothills Alliance 4271 S. Highway11, Westminster

Tri-County Worship Center 451 East Perkins Creek Road, Seneca (864) 888-8292

Foothills Community 505 Bountyland Road, Seneca (864) 888-8008

Trinity Praise & Worship Center 101 Stribling Road, Seneca (864) 647-7404

God’s Glory Sanctified Church 1410 Shiloh Road, Seneca (864) 280-4413

The Truth Outreach 185 Cornerstone Drive, West Union (864) 638-8092

OTHERS

Restoration Family Church Gignilliat Community Center 521 N. Townville Street, Seneca (864) 280-4910

Seneca 813 - 123 By-Pass Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-0799

Walhalla 204 W. North Broad St. Walhalla, SC 29691 (864) 638-3658

Westminster 111 W. Windsor St. Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 647 2051

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

2019 › 23

HEALTH Oconee County offers multiple opportunities to stay active, while having the medical care available when needed.

24 Oconee County Fact Book

2019 â&#x20AC;º 25

HE ALTH

IN A GOOD PLACE Oconee County’s pursuance of diversity in health-care services thriving

OCONEE

Memorial Park 1923 Blue Ridge Boulevard Seneca, SC 29672

(864) 882-2369

he cornerstone of Oconee County’s health-care system is the 155-bed patient tower and hospice house at Oconee Memorial Hospital, located in Seneca. Mergers in recent years have given patients access to a larger network of specialists. In 2014, Greenville Health System and Oconee Memorial Hospital merged, followed by another merger in 2017. Prisma Health’s name was unveiled in September 2018 and created the largest health system in the state. Three years later, GHS and Palmetto Health officials announced a merger to form the state’s largest health system. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. The new company is comprised of two affiliates — Greenville Health System as its Upstate affiliate, and Palmetto Health as its Midlands affiliate — with more than 30,000 team members. “We are continuing to see health care change nationally, not just something unique to our area,” State Sen. Thomas Alexander of Walhalla said. “We continue to have communities losing hospitals in this state in rural areas, so I think it positions us to be at the forefront of truly what health care should be about in the future.” OMH chief operating officer Hunter Kome has been with the hospital since 2007 and watched as the hospital continues to “survive and thrive.” He’s also watched other rural hospitals, not too dissimilar from Oconee’s, shut down in the last decade.

Professional In-Home Care

Instilling Dignity, Independence and Quality of Life Working together, we can help lower your stress and enrich the lives of your loved ones with our professional care provided. Bonnie Holmes

Proudly Serving Families Since 1951

David Ledford Photography

26 Oconee County Fact Book

Professional Care Provider

(864) 916-9204 www.LovingHealthCareInc.com

HE ALTH “When I talk to community groups, I always start with what’s been happening to rural hospitals across the country, and over 100 have closed in the past 10 years,” Kome said. “Surviving and thriving is what I’m most proud of here at Oconee. We were just struggling the whole time financially, and we knew all along we’d have to find a partner. We spent a lot of time and work to figure who that partner would be.” The Prisma Health – Upstate system

includes a network of family doctors and specialists that streamline patient treatment from here to Greenville and beyond. It gives patients options for easy referrals within the network to orthopedic care, oncology, gastroenterology, vascular surgeons and more. To continue the hospital’s growth, Kome believes the community support and diversifying of services are key for looking to the future. “We have a number of things working for

us, but we’ve always had a very robust group of health-care services here that goes beyond hospital care,” he said. “Being diversified is part of what has to happen and care for people no matter where they are. We have tremendous community support here, and that expresses it through our foundation raising $1.8 million for health-care services here just last year.”

You want Dentistry to be a gentle, positive experience. At Clemson Family Dentistry we strive to provide excellent, comprehensive, gentle dentistry to discriminating individuals.

864-654-5733 • www.clemsondentist.com

Dr. John G. McRoberts, DMD, PA • Dr. Emily S. Martin, DMD 2019 › 27

health

directory Oconee Memorial Hospital 298 Memorial Drive Seneca, 29678 (864) 882-3351 Blue Ridge Women’s Center 103 Carter Park Drive Seneca, 29678 (864) 482-2360

Blue Ridge Women’s Center–East 10110 Clemson Blvd. Seneca, 29678 (864) 985-1799 Center for Family Medicine–Oconee 139 Lila Doyle Drive Seneca, 29678 (864) 482-3483 Clemson Primary Care 101 Chapman Hill Road, Ste. 201 Clemson, 29631 (864) 653-4071 Clemson-Seneca Pediatrics 109 Omni Drive, Ste. B Seneca, 29672 (864) 888-4222 Mountain Lakes Community Care 109 Omni Drive, Ste. B Seneca, 29672 (864) 885-7425

Best Pediatric Office 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019

At Oconee Pediatrics, we offer a wide variety of services to help care for your most precious gifts. Jon Adams, AAMS®

15579 Wells Highway • Seneca, SC 29678

Financial Advisor

864-882-7800 • www.oconeepediatrics.com

OUR OFFICE IS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! 28 Oconee County Fact Book

IRT-1848E-A

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am -12:00pm, 1:00 - 4:30pm

10873 Clemson Blvd Unit 112 Seneca, SC 29678-1397 864-654-5987

edwardjones.com Member SIPC

HE ALTH Mountain Lakes Family Medicine 10110 Clemson Blvd. Seneca, 29672 (864) 482-3148

Prisma Health Family Medicine–Walhalla 103 Whitetail Drive Walhalla, 29691 (864) 638-3444

Seneca Medical Associates (Family Medicine) 11082 N. Radio Station Road Seneca, 29672 (864) 882-2314

Pediatric Associates–Easley 800 N. A Street Easley, 29640 (864) 855-0001

Dr. Timothy Sanders Family Medicine 100 Omni Drive, Ste. A Seneca, 29672 (864) 885-7520

Upstate Family Medicine 12016 N. Radio Station Road Seneca, 29678 (864) 882-6141

r Your Other Family Docto 5 Offices and 50 Realtors® Serving Oconee County

www.allentate.com

Dogs Cats Rabbits Pocket Pets Reptiles (864) 882-8747 Birds 104 Return Church Rd, Seneca mySenecaAnimalHospital.com mySenecaAnimalHospital.com Small & Large 104 Return Church Road • Seneca Farm Animals

Strong, Healthy Smiles Start Here

We offer dentistry for the whole family, from cleanings and exams to natural looking fillings, crowns, bridges, wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, cosmetic & general dentistry and more. We accept most dental insurance plans.

We are accepting new patients. 947 Bypass 123 | Seneca, SC

Matthew J. Word, DMD

Call today to schedule an appointment! 864.482.2400 2019 › 29

INDUSTRY

Workforce options in Oconee County are boosted by more businesses moving into the area as the county continues to grow economically 30 Oconee County Fact Book

POTENTIAL FOR THE FUTURE

Growth in industry helping to boost workforce options in the county

conee County’s growth in retail and industry has helped attract more businesses, boosting the workforce options in the county. Nestled in the northwest corner of South Carolina between Atlanta and Charlotte, Oconee County has several industrial parks. Last year, Baxter Manufacturing’s expansion at the Oconee County Industry and Technology Park (OITP) cost $5.7 million and created 22 new jobs. The company serves as a full-service supplier for the plastics industry. To date, 147 new jobs have been created, already passing the 123 jobs created all of last year. Oconee Economic Alliance research and existing industry manager Emily Hodge said

the unemployment rate is hovering around 2.8 percent in Oconee. “The available jobs are out there, and it seems like a lot of them,” Hodge said. “We had more jobs than people at one point. We do have lots of jobs that are open whether it’s a manufacturing facility or pizza place. It’s looking like that across the nation.” Oconee County has also received a commitment from Horton Holdings to invest $22 million into the OITP, which is set to create 125 jobs. A Tri-County Technical College campus already sits inside the OITP, with construction of the Hamilton Career Center continuing in hopes both educational facilities will produce workers ready for careers. Hodge said she believes three or four

Your News Source

Keeping you informed about city and county news, politics, sports, local businesses, shopping deals, restaurants, events, happenings in the community, homes for sale, plus national news and world news.

MISS A DAY... MISS A LOT! UpstateToday.com/subscribe

210 W. North 1st Street, Seneca

864.882.2375

INDUS TRY more companies, depending on the size, can fit into the OITP. The move makes the location more attractive to potential tenants. Future industrial potential awaits at the Seneca Rail Site after county officials secured a $500,000 Rural Infrastructure Authority grant that will be used to put water and sewer lines in at the park. County officials are confident that continuing to show growth in bringing new industry and business development, partnered with millions of dollars in capital investment, will lead to more jobs coming to Oconee County. Whether it’s Koyo Bearings, Sealed Air Cryovac or Itron, industries in Oconee County continue to look for reliable employees to hire in a low-unemployment market. Outside of industrial sites, 14 permits for new commercial construction have been filed this year, according to county records, as well as 15 commercial remodels and eight permits for additions to existing businesses. Such spaces can be seen at Hartwell Village, where different retailers and restaurants are opening up. Oconee County looks to continue to attract more investors, and it can showcase capital investments of $501,376,354 from 2012-18. In that same time period, 1,591 jobs have been created.

industry

directory

Colony Tool 518 Concord Industrial Drive Seneca, SC 29672 (864) 882-1881

Helibasket, LLC. 450 North Highway 11 West Union, SC 29696 (864) 638-6196

CRM Global Manufacturing 730 Joe Lewis Road Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 886-0993

Hi-Tec Plating, Inc. 219 Hitec Road Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-3311

Dixie Aluminum Products Corporation 397 Battle Creek Road Long Creek, SC 29658 (864) 647-0260

Ideal Steel, Inc. 120 Halpers Drive Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-6773

ACI Plastics 2333 Sandifer Boulevard Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 613-5133

Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative 2328 Sandifer Boulevard Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 647-2005

Carolina Plastics, Inc. 105 Warehouse Road Seneca, SC 29696 (864) 985-1501

Agitation Resource 15441 Wells Highway Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-3800

BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems, Inc. 15545 Wells Highway Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 985-0568

Cast Products Company, Inc. 130 Foundry Road Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 647-9122

Duke Energy Oconee Nuclear Station 7812 Rochester Highway Seneca, SC 29672 (864) 873-4606

Integrated Support Systems, Inc. 936C Old Clemson Highway Seneca, SC 29631 (864) 654-1284

Brown CNC Machine, LLC 202 West Diedrich Street Walhalla, SC 29696 (864) 247-3444

CG Roxane Water Company, Inc. 1105 Whitewater Falls Road Salem, SC 29676 (864) 482-0167

Dynamic Fluid Components, Inc. 2810 Blue Ridge Boulevard West Union, SC 29696 (864) 638-5544

International Kitchen Supply 3466 North Highway 11 West Union, SC 29696 (864) 638-4372

Buffalo Machine Manufacturing, Inc. 198 Connor Boulevard Fair Play, SC 29643 (864) 972-4949

Clarios 1204 Old Walhalla Highway West Union, SC 29696 (864) 882-0350

Edwards Group, Inc. 7105 South Highway 11 Westminster, SC 29679 (864) 882-2375

Itron, Inc. 313 North Highway 11 West Union, SC 29696 (864) 638-8300

Global Flowers/Halls Atlanta 924 East Fairplay Boulevard Fair Play, SC 29643 (864) 972-1090

ITT 105 Commerce Way Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 647-9521

All Tech Solutions 2435 Sandifer Boulevard Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 647-5200 BASF 554 Engelhard Drive Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-9841

Baxter Enterprises/Hi-Tech Mold & Engineering 100 Innovation Way Byron Duncan Innovations Westminster, SC 29693 620 Lonesome Hollow Road (864) 649-3326 Salem, SC 29676 Walhalla_Chamber_Ad_May-2017_03.pdf 1 5/3/17 (864) 710-3886

Collins Craft Corporation 2313 Sandifer Boulevard Westminster, SC 29693 2:04 PM (864) 647-9198

Ball, Needle & Roller Bearing SOLUTIONS for Demanding Applications Why not put your career in motion? As a leading systems and development partner to the Automotive, Industrial, and Aerospace Industries, our Walhalla, SC Factory is one of 9 Koyo Bearing Plants operating in North America.

Koyo Walhalla Manufacturing Campus

Year Established: 1960 Products: Needle Thrust Bearings Associates: 600 Total Plant Size: 188,000 ft2 (17,465 m2) Site Size: 110 acres (445,000 m2)

CMY

www.JTEKT-NA-com/careers 32 Oconee County Fact Book

Jantzen Seneca, Division of Perry Ellis International 101 Mountain View Drive Seneca, SC 29679 (864) 886-4300

Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital 298 Memorial Drive Seneca, SC 29672 (864) 482-3100

Jocassee Valley Brewing Company 13412 North Highway 11 Salem, SC 29676 (864) 723-5357

PVS Sensors 2810 Blue Ridge Boulevard West Union, SC 29696 (864) 638-5544

JTEKT/Koyo Bearings USA 430 Torrington Road West Union, SC 29691 (864) 638-3683 Just Aircraft LLC 170 Duck Pond Road Walhalla, SC 29691 (864) 718-0320 Keowee Brewing Company 401 East Main Street Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 539-2679 Kauffman Truss, Inc. 141 Greer Road Westmisnter, SC 29693 (864) 972-8787 Kroeger Marine Construction, Inc. 2313 Blue Ridge Boulevard Seneca, SC 29672 (864) 882-7671 Lanier Timber Company/Tugaloo Wood Yard 558 Old Clemson Highway Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-2001 Lift Technologies, Inc. 7040 South Highway 11 Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 647-1119 Menzer Lumber Company 102 Jefferson Road West Union, SC 29696 Mold Clinic, Inc. 824 West Union Road West Union, SC 29696 (864) 638-0154 Nason Company 1307 South Highway 11 Walhalla, SC 29691 (864) 638-9521 Oconee Machine & Tool 2319 Sandifer Boulevard Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 647-9595 Parkway Products 7090 South Highway 11 Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 647-2650 Plastic Products Company, Inc. 199 Keowee Business Parkway Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 888-8416 Precision Machining, Inc. 105 Old Seneca Road Westminster, SC 29691 (864) 647-0925

RBC AeroStructures 123 Commerce Way Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 886-6400 Sandvik 2424 Sandifer Boulevard Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 886-7300 Schneider Electric 1990 Sandifer Boulevard Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-2414 Sealed Air Corporation 150 Cryovac Boulevard Seneca, SC 29679 (864) 885-6200 Sharpe Manufacturing, Inc. 880 West Union Road West Union, SC 29696 (864) 638-5513 SNS South, Inc. 1631B Sandifer Boulevard Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-1672 Technology Solutions 301 Bypass 123 Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 882-9194

A production facility for The Journal newspaper in Seneca, South Carolina.

PRINT DELIVER • Printing services include broadsheet and tabloid publications throughout the Southeast

• Currently produces approximately 35 commercial titles per month with more than a dozen weekly publications • Production facility uses an ECRM computer to plate system, 14-unit Goss Urbanite press, 9-unit Goss Community press and a Mueller Martini inserter • 22,000 square foot facility located approximately 13 miles from Exit 1 off I-85 in Westminster, South Carolina • In-house delivery available within a 4-hour radius with our own fleet of Freightliner trucks • Outside of our delivery area? We offer steep discounts on LTL shipments nationwide.

Thrift Mill 111 Toccoa Highway Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 647-2353 Turbines R&D, Inc. 112 Lumber Lane Seneca, SC 29672 (864) 882-4544 U.S. Engine Valve Corporation 7039 South Highway 11 Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 647-2061 Ulbrich Precision Flat Wire 692 Plant Road Westminster, SC 29693 (864) 647-9524 U.S. Building Innovations 2 Leas Courtyard Drive Seneca, SC 29679 (864) 539-5018 Vermon NDT, Inc. 100 Brown Square Walhalla, SC 29621 (864) 407-4112 Window Repair Systems, Inc. 2363 Sandifer Boulevard Westminster, SC 29693 (800) 842-0974 Woodtex 15406 South Highway 11 Fair Play, SC 29643 (864) 972-9919

7105 S. Highway 11 ■ Westminster, SC 29693 www.EDWPrinting.com ■ 864.324.0642 2019 › 33

TriCounty Technical College

EDUCATION Preparing students for a future beyond the classroom through educational experiences and extracurricular activities

â&#x20AC;¹ UPSTATE LAKEFact LIVING 34 Oconee County Book

KEYS TO SUCCESS Plenty of educational opportunities abound in area

conee County offers plenty of educational opportunities no matter the age. Parents of those in 5-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade have 19 schools from which to choose from in Oconee County, 10 of which are elementary or intermediate. There are three middle schools, three high schools, the Hamilton Career Center, Oconee Academy and Adult Education at Code Learning Center. Approximately 2.35 million square feet encompass the School District of Oconee County, with 103 buses and 29 activity buses used to take students to and from school or on various field trips. A total of 90 buses travel 8,055 miles daily. Student enrollment in Oconee County is 10,666, a number that has remained steady through the years with pre-kindergarten through fifth grade making up the majority (5,218). The school district has 1,591 employees with 988 certified staff members. While this area thrives with a number of

School District of Oconee County

academically excellent schools from pre-kindergarten through high school, it also features outstanding college and university options. Clemson University, located just seven miles from Seneca in Pickens County, has not only gained fame for winning two of its three national championships in football during the past three years, but for its academic success as well. Founded in 1889, Clemson is ranked as the 24th best national public university by U.S. News and World Report and is a science and engineering-oriented college dedicated to teaching, research and service. The university offers approximately 80 undergraduate and 110 graduate degree programs to an enrollment of more than 19,000 undergraduate and 5,200 graduate and professional students, with 67 percent of undergraduates from South Carolina. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounded by a lake and its own forest, Clemson features 29 residence

EDUC AT ION halls and on-campus apartments and a 19 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Clemson also features 19 men’s and women’s varsity sports. Southern Wesleyan University, founded in 1906, is affiliated with The Wesleyan Church, and its main campus is located on 350 acres in Central. A total of 1,551 students are enrolled at the Pickens County school, 803 of which are on-campus undergraduate students, 423 which are online undergraduate students and 325 online graduate students. More than 40 areas of study are offered at SWU along with four graduate degree programs, one doctoral degree program and an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio. A total of 58 full-time faculty are employed by the university. Southern Wesleyan has 19 men’s and women’s collegiate sports and is a dual member of NCAA Division II and NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association). Tri-County Technical College is a public two-year community and technical college serving Oconee as well as Anderson and Pickens counties. The college has the highest student success, transfer and graduation rates among two-year colleges in the state and ranks in the top-5 percent nationally for successful student transfers to four-year colleges and universities. Tri-County Tech opened an Oconee campus in August 2018. Located in the Oconee Industry and Technology Park on S.C. Highway 11, the campus gives Oconee residents the opportunity to take many of the courses needed to prepare them for the workforce. Officials hope to offer CATBus service to the Oconee campus in the next couple of years. Among instructional offerings by the college are university transfer associate degree programs and applied technical associate degrees, diplomas and certificates in more than 70 majors associated with business, health, public service and industrial and engineering technologies. The college also offers developmental courses for students who need to improve their basic academic skills. The college also promotes economic development in the region through customized education and training for local businesses and industries through credit and continuing education offerings and a variety of workforce training programs. 2019 › 35

Northside Elementary School 710 N Townville Street Seneca, S.C. 29678 (864) 718-4500 nse.oconee.k12.sc.us

education

directory ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Orchard Park Elementary 600 Toccoa Highway Westminster, S.C. 29693 (864) 718-4300 ope.oconee.k12.sc.us

Blue Ridge Elementary 995 S. Oak Street Seneca, S.C. 29678 (864) 718-4001 bre.oconee.k12.sc.us

James M. Brown Elementary 225 Coffee Road Walhalla, S.C. 29691 (864) 718-4200 jmb.oconee.k12.sc.us

Ravenel Elementary School 150 Ravenel School Road Seneca, S.C. 29678 (864) 718-4720 res.oconee.k12.sc.us

Fair-Oak Elementary 1964 Oakway Road Westminster, S.C. 29693 (864) 718-4100 foes.oconee.k12.sc.us

Keowee Elementary 7051 Keowee School Road Seneca, S.C. 29672 (864) 718-5600 kes.oconee.k12.sc.us

Tamassee-Salem Elementary 9950 SC – 11 Tamassee, S.C. 29686 (864) 718-4850 tse.oconee.k12.sc.us

relax.

relax. relax.

kSouth Mortgage take the ut of buying a home.

Let BankSouth Mortgage take the Let BankSouth Mortgage take the stress out of buying a home.

relax.

stress out of buying a home.

Let BankSouth Mortgage take the For details, contact metoday! today! Formore more details, contact me tails, contact me stress outtoday! of buying a home. SUE GUTHMAN SUE ANN ANN GUTHMAN

UE ANN GUTHMAN

mortgage banker

mortgage banker mortgage banker

(770) 856-0111 856-0111 (770) sguthman@banksouth.com sguthman@banksouth.com www.sueannguthman.com www.sueannguthman.com NMLS: 200802 details, contact me today! NMLS: 200802

770) 856-0111For more SUE ANN GUTHMAN guthman@banksouth.com SUE ANN GUTHMAN mortgage banker mortgage banker Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC. BankSouth Mortgage Company, LLC. www.sueannguthman.com C: (770)Equal 856-0111 Housing Lender. FDIC. BankSouth Mortgage Company, LLC. NMLS # 690971. This is Member an advertisement. (770) 856-0111 # 690971. This is an advertisement. O: (864)NMLS 990-4355 sguthman@banksouth.com NMLS: 200802 www.sueannguthman.com sguthman@banksouth.com NMLS: 200802 www.lakekeoweelender.com NMLS: 200802

Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC. BankSouth Mortgage Company, LLC.

ng Lender. MemberNMLS FDIC. BankSouth Mortgage Company, LLC. # 690971. This is an advertisement. 0971. This is an advertisement. 36 Oconee County Fact Book

Voted Best Hair Salon 2013-2019 Hair Design • Color Perms • Conditioning Waxing • Facials • Nail Services • Brazilian Blowouts Hair Fusion Extensions & Foiling

Salon Diva &Spa, Inc. www.salondivaatthevillage.com 501 Rochester Hwy. • Suite A-1, Hwy. 130 Walk-Ins Welcome! 864-985-0018

HOURS: Tues-Fri 9am-5pm • Nights & Sat By Appt. Only • Closed Sun & Mon

W G! NO SIN A LE

Premium Indoor Climate Controlled Storage for your

BOAT · CAMPER · RV

Take Cover Storage knows your time is valuable. Ask about our exclusive Virtual MarinaTM concierge services that allow you to spend more time doing what you love.

864-608-9270 • www.takecoverboatandrv.com 1448 Blue Ridge Blvd. | Seneca, SC 29672

EDUC AT ION Walhalla Elementary 508 Fowler Road West Union, S.C. 29696 (864) 718-4900 wae.oconee.k12.sc.us

HIGH SCHOOLS

Westminster Elementary 206 Hamilton Drive Westminster, S.C. 29693 (864) 718-5000 wes.oconee.k12.sc.us

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Seneca High 100 Bobcat Ridge Seneca, S.C. 29678 (864) 718-5410 shs.oconee.k12.sc.us

Walhalla High 4701 S.C. Highway 11 Walhalla, S.C. 29691 (864) 916-0020 whs.oconee.k12.sc.us West-Oak High 130 Warrior Lane Westminster, S.C. 29693 (864) 718-5800 wohs.oconee.k12.sc.us

Seneca Middle 810 W South 4th Street Seneca, S.C. 29678 (864) 718-5201 sms.oconee.k12.sc.us

SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS

Walhalla Middle 151 Razorback Lane Walhalla, S.C. 29691 (864) 718-4600 wms.oconee.k12.sc.us West-Oak Middle 501 Westminster Highway Westminster, S.C. 29693 (864) 718-4400 woms.oconee.k12.sc.us

Hamilton Career Center 100 Vocational Drive Seneca, S.C. 29672 (864) 916-0205 hcc.oconee.k12.sc.us Oconee Academy 177 Razorback Lane Walhalla, S.C. 29691 (864) 718-5150 oa.oconee.k12.sc.us

Transforming Ordinary Spaces

Oconee County Adult Education 315 Holland Avenue Seneca, S.C. 29678 (864) 718-4800 adulted.oconee.k12.sc.us Clemson University 105 Sikes Hall Clemson, S.C. 29634 (864) 656-3311 www.clemson.edu Tri-County Technical College – Oconee campus 552 Education Way Westminster, S.C. 29693 (864) 646-TCTC (8282) 1-866-269-5677 (toll free within 864 area code) Southern Wesleyan University 907 Wesleyan Drive Central, S.C. 29630 (877) 644-5556 www.swu.edu

Specializing In All Personalized Gifts!

To Extraordinary Places!

T-SHIRTS HOODIES HATS Engraving Monogramming Decals

WE CAN HELP YOU TOO! Call 864-888-1620 today for your Free Estimate! 10239 Clemson Blvd. Suite 140, Seneca porchconversionofseneca.com

Designed & Produced Locally on

RAM CAT USA!

864.886.2771 | 117 RAMCAT ALLEY | SENECA LIKE & SHARE US ON

2019 › 37

GOVERNMENT Oconee County is defined as a land of opportunity â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a vibrant community that offers a pro-business environment, skilled workforce and an unmatched quality of life.

38 Oconee County Fact Book

2019 â&#x20AC;º 39

GOVERNMENT

FOR THE PEOPLE Oconee County strives to enhance the lives of those who live, work and play in the community.

conee County is governed under the council-administrator form of government. Oconee County Council, which is composed of five members elected by voters in respective districts, acts as the county’s legislative body. To execute adopted policies, directives and legislative actions, the

council employs an administrator, the county’s chief administrative officer. The county council meets bi-monthly, typically on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. A full schedule is available online at oconeesc.com/0council, and the meetings are streamed live at youtube.com/youroconee.

As a result, the residents of Oconee County are able to conduct most governmental business in one location. While the majority of all governmental offices in Oconee County have traditionally been located in the county seat of Walhalla, until the late 1990s, they were scattered in various buildings near the courthouse. In 1999, however, most governmental offices were relocated to the Pine Street Administrative Complex. As a result, Oconee County residents are able to conduct most governmental business in one location. The county’s Road and Bridges Department, Solid Waste and the Vehicle Maintenance facilities are now all located on Wells Highway in the Seneca area. The present county courthouse, completed in 2003, is located in downtown Walhalla. Each of the municipalities has its own town or city council as well. Most government business for each municipality is typically conducted within its own city hall. Seneca has a nine-member council,

Investments Retirement Planning Investments Investments Legacy Strategies RetirementPlanning Planning Retirement Risk Management LegacyStrategies Strategies Legacy Corporate Plan Solutions RiskManagement Management Risk CorporatePlan PlanSolutions Solutions Corporate

Your Local Home Project Design Center Cabinets Hardware Flooring

135 - J Eagles Nest Drive Seneca, SC 29678 135 - J Eagles Nest Drive 135 - J Eagles Nest Drive 864.973.6000 Seneca, SC 29678 Seneca, SCadviser 29678 representative and registered representative of, and securities and investment Investment 864.973.6000 864.973.6000 advisory services offered through Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. (member SIPC). 35374330_IAR_0420D

Investment adviser representative and registered representative of, and securities and investment Investment adviser offered representative registered of, and securities and investment advisory services throughand Voya Financial representative Advisors, Inc. (member SIPC). 35374330_IAR_0420D advisory services offered through Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. (member SIPC). 35374330_IAR_0420D

Opening Doors For You

Countertops Backsplash

864.882.3936

997 Bypass 123 • Seneca 40 Oconee County Fact Book

Regina Bolt Realtor

864.903.3823 reginabolt@gmail.com

864.882.4864

GOVERNMENT

Seneca City Hall

including its mayor and mayor pro-tem, and meets at Seneca City Hall at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. A full-time planning staff is responsible for activities, industrial, economic and community development. More information on its agendas and meetings is available at seneca.sc.us.

Salem Town Hall

M. TANNERY & SONS Home Décor, Furniture, Gifts, Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan, Art, Vintage and Antiques Our Inventory Changes Daily ... So Visit Often!

Antiques, Furniture, Home Décor and Gifts 112 Ram Cat Alley | Seneca| 882-0300 Hours: Mon.- Sat. 10 am - 5 pm

Most of Seneca’s government offices are housed within city hall, located at 221 E. North First Street. Walhalla has a seven-member council, including its mayor and mayor pro-tem. It meets at city hall, located at 206 N. Church St., on the third Tuesday of the month. More information is available at cityofwalhalla.com. Westminster City Council has seven members including the mayor and six council members. The council regularly meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Westminster Fire Department Training Room, located at 216 Emergency Lane. Salem and West Union town councils both typically meet on the second Tuesday of the month. Salem’s council meets at town hall, located at 5 Park Ave., and West Union’s town hall is located at 1442 W. Main St. More information, including agendas, can be found at townofwestunion.com.

— BEST COFFEE SHOP IN OCONEE COUNTY —

COFFEE OR CRAFT BEER

We Have Your Brew! 20 ROTATING CRAFT BEER TAPS s ... 100 P luOVER CRAFT BEER CARRY OUT OPTIONS DRIP & ICED COFFEE • ESPRESSO HANDCRAFTED LATTÉS CAPPUCCINO

Advanced Electrical

Services of Seneca, Inc. Licensed • Bonded • Insured 864-885-WIRE (9473) aesseneca.com

109 RAM CAT ALLEY, SENECA 973-8923 WWW.BREWSONTHEALLEY.COM 2019 › 41

Sheriff’s Office 300 S. Church Street, Walhalla (864) 638-4111

government

Solid Waste 15028 Wells Highway, Seneca 29678 (864) 888-1440

directory COUNTY Assessor 415 S. Pine Street, Walhalla 29691 (864) 638-4510 Auditor 415 S. Pine Street, Walhalla 29691 (864) 638-4158 Building Codes 415 S. Pine Street, Walhalla 29691 (864) 718-1005 Coroner 302 Memorial Drive, Seneca 29678 (864) 885-0687 Economic Development 528 Bypass 123, Suite G, Seneca 29678 (864) 638-4210

Treasurer 415 S. Pine Street, Walhalla 29691 (864) 638-4162

Emergency Services 300 S. Church Street, Walhalla 29691 (864) 638-4200

Planning 415 S. Pine Street, Walhalla 29691 (864) 638-4218

Finance 415 S. Pine Street, Walhalla 29691 (864) 638-4235

Probate Court 415 S. Pine Street, Walhalla 29691 (864) 638-4275

GIS 415 S. Pine Street, Walhalla 29691 (864) 638-4251

Procurement 415 S. Pine Street, Walhalla 29691 (864) 638-4141

Human Resources 415 S. Pine Street, Walhalla 29691 (864) 638-4252

Parks, Recreation and Tourism 1031 S Cove Road, Seneca 29672 (864) 888-1488

Roads and Bridges 15022 Wells Highway, Seneca 29678 (864) 886-1072

Veteran’s Affairs 223 Kenneth Street, Walhalla 29691 (864) 638-4231 Voter Registration and Elections 415 S. Pine Street, Walhalla 29691 (864) 638-4196

SENECA City Hall 221 E. North Street (864) 885-2700 Planning and Development (864) 885-2726 Sanitation, Recycling and Street Department 298 E. South 1st Street (864) 885-2750

Look to us for all your insurance needs:

AUTO, HOME, LIFE, BUSINESS, RETIREMENT Ask how we can help! Julian Davis Agency Inc

864-882-0730

530A Bypass 123, Seneca Next to Copper River Grill Insurance and coverages subject to terms, qualiﬁcations and availability. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company, Allstate Indemnity Company, Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Company: Northbrook, Illinois © 2010 Allstate Insurance Company.

42 Oconee County Fact Book

Tax Preparation & Payroll “Solving IRS problems since 1989”

Adams Tax Service, LLC Cliff Adams, EA & Brad Moore, EA Cliff@adams.tax

Brad@adams.tax

www.adams.tax | 864-882-4888 P.O. Box 8459 Seneca, SC 29678

GOVERNMENT Recreation Shaver Complex (864) 885 2709 Gignillat Community Center (864) 885-2710 Police Department 205 N. Depot Street (864) 885-2718 Fire Department 321 W. South 4th Street (864) 885-2738

WALHALLA City Hall 206 N Church Street (864) 638-4343 Police Department 101 E. Main Street (864) 638-5831 Fire Department 207 E. North Broad Street (864) 638-4345

WESTMINSTER City Hall 100 E. Windsor Street (864) 647-3202

Police Department 100 W. Windsor Street (864) 647-3222

Walhalla Police Department

Fire Department 116 Emergency Lane (864) 647-3206

SALEM City Hall 5 Park Avenue A (864) 944-2819 Fire Department 115 E. Main Street (864) 944-6060

WEST UNION

Seneca Police Department

City Hall 1442 West Main Street (864) 638-9978 Police Department (864) 638-9099 Fire Department 220 S.C. Highway 11 (864) 638-9978

Buyers and Sellers have relied on our professionalism and hard work for over 40 years.

It’s food like grandma used to make, but with some unexpected twists! Lunch • Dinner • Breakfast on Weekends Catering • Wine & Beer Available

405 College Avenue • Clemson

www.mayberrys.co • 864.888.7674 • Find us on Facebook!

Green Springs

Let Us Find Your ...

Home on one of our many lakes Perfect piece of land or farm A cottage in the Mountains Your dream home to raise your family We look forward to introducing you to Oconee County - The Land Beside The Water.

114 Ram Cat Alley, Seneca SC 29678

UNIQUE GIFTS WITH A FOCUS ON

AMERICAN MADE & FAIR TRADE

POTTERY, BASKETS, SOAPS, CANDLES, TOYS & MORE!

864.888.4327 • www.ShopGreenSprings.com

3802 Blue Ridge Blvd. • Walhalla 864-638-5879 • powellrealestate.com YOUR LAND COMPANY View our listings at powellrealestate.com 2019 › 43

utilities

Duke Energy Carolinas Customer Service – Home Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Phone: 800-777-9898 Customer Service – Business Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Phone: 800-653.5307 To report an outage: (800) 769-3766

directory Seneca Light and Water 250 E. North 2nd Street Seneca, SC 29678 Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (864) 885-2723 Walhalla Water and Sewer Department 206 N Church Street Walhalla, SC 29691 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (864) 638-4343 Westminster Utility Commission 100 E Windsor Street Westminster, SC 29693 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m. (864) 647-3200

Salem Water Department 5 Park Avenue A Salem, SC 29676 (864) 944-2819 Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative 2328 Sandifer Blvd Westminster, SC 29693 Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone: (800) 240-3400 To report an outage: (888) 258-3743

Pioneer Rural Water District 5500 West Oak Hwy Westminster, SC 29693 Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (864) 972-3082 Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority 623 Return Church Road Seneca, SC 29678 Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-5 p.m. (864) 972-3900

GRS

Nuisance Wildlife Control

Specializing In Handheld Power Equipment & Lawn Mowers

for both home owners and professional users

We Specialize in the Removal of Nuisance Wildlife Deer • Beaver

Raccoon • Skunk

Chipmunk • Coyote

Snake • Squirrel

Fox • Groundhog Wild Hog • Mink • Mole Opposum • Rabbit 1293 Blue Ridge Boulevard | Seneca, SC 29672

864-882-5848

vickeryinc@bellsouth.net 44 Oconee County Fact Book

Licensed & Insured • Gene & Melissa Gibson

864-360-9701

How to contact YoUR oconee coUntY GoveRnment Administrator .............................. (864) 638-4245 Animal Control ........................... (864) 888-0221 Airport ......................................... (864) 882-2959 Assessor ..................................... (864) 638-4150 Auditor ........................................ (864) 638-4158 Broadband / Oconee FOCUS .... (864) 718-1040 Clerk of Court ............................ (864) 638-4280 Community Development Addressing ............................ (864) 638-4250 Building Codes ...................... (864) 718-1005

Magistrate Courts Walhalla .................................. (864) 638-4125 Seneca ................................... (864) 888-1460 Westminster............................ (864) 647-5998 Oconee Public Library Walhalla Branch ..................... (864) 638-4133 Parks, Recreation and Tourism .. (864) 888-1488 Probate Court ............................. (864) 638-4275 Procurement ............................... (864) 638-4141 Register of Deeds....................... (864) 638-4285

Planning & Zoning................. (864) 638-4218

Roads & Bridges ........................ (864) 886-1072

SC DHEC .............................. (864) 638-4185

Rock Quarry ............................... (864) 638-4214

Coroner....................................... (864) 885-0687

Sheriff’s Office .............................(864) 638-4111

County Council .......................... (864) 718-1023

Soil & Water Conservation ......... (864) 638-2213

Delinquent Tax Office ................. (864) 638-4147

Solid Waste & Recycling Information ................. (864) 888-1440

Oconee Economic Alliance......... (864) 638-4210

Treasurer .................................... (864) 638-4162

Emergency Management ........... (864) 638-4200

Vehicle Maintenance .................. (864) 888-1446

Emergency Services .................. (864) 638-4220

Veteran’s Affairs.......................... (864) 638-4231

Finance ....................................... (864) 638-4235

Voter Registration / Elections ..... (864) 638-4196

Geographic Information Systems (864) 638-4251 Human Resources...................... (864) 638-4252

www.oconeesc.com

2019 › 45

HOME AUTO HOME HOME AUTO BUSINESS We Fix Your Panes…And Your Showers! HOME AUTO BUSINESS HOME BUSINESS

• • Custom Mirrors HOME CustomMirrors Mirrors •• • •Custom • Shower Doors • ShowerDoors Doors • • •Shower • • Custom Mirrors • Tub and• Shower Shower AUTO Doors Tuband andShower Shower • •Tub Enclosures • Tub and Shower • Enclosures Enclosures •• Enclosures • Insulated Glass/ BUSINESS Windows

ASSISTED LIVING and MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY

Mobile Service • Board-up Service AUTO BUSINESS Mobile Service •• Board-up Board-upService Service Mobile Service • Commercial Doors Windshield/ Chip •• Commercial Windshield/ Chip CommercialDoors Doors Windshield/ Chip • Board-up Service • Repair Mobile Service • Mirrors Security Mirrors Repair •Repair 12 Month Breakage • Security •• Security Mirrors Security Mirrors BUSINESS 12 Month Breakage • Store Fronts Guarantee • Store Fronts 12 Month Month Breakage •• Store Fronts 12 Breakage Store • Commercial Doors Fronts • Guarantee Windshield/ Guarantee Guarantee

Dedicated Nurses & Personal Care Liaison

Chip Repair • Convenient, Expert Installation

864.614.5454 864.614.5454

Simple Retirement Planning with All-Inclusive Pricing

864.614.5454 GlassDoctor.com/Seneca-SC GlassDoctor.com/Seneca-SC GlassDoctor.com/Seneca-SC 864.614.5454 518 W North 518 W North 1st 1st St. St. Seneca, Seneca, SC SC 29678 29678

518 WGlassDoctor.com/Seneca-SC North 1st St. Seneca, SC 29678 518 W North 1st St. Seneca, SC 29678

Personalized Care to Enhance Your Lifestyle

Locally Owned and Operated Franchise Locally Owned and Operated Franchise Locally Owned and Operated Franchise

Private Suites Available

DISCOVER YOUR SUPERPOWER New Donors EARN $250 for 5 donations! Make EXTRA $$$ with our Specialty Programs!* Schedule an appointment at biotestplasma.com Open 6 days a week! 500 Old Greenville Highway • Clemson, SC 29631 (864) 633-5023

Your Partner in Aging.

675 OCFB

BRING IN THIS COUPON FOR AN EXTRA $10 BONUS!

TWO LOCATIONS 100 Pershing Avenue | Clemson | 864.722.2811 3461 N. Highway 81 | Anderson | 864.332.4511

New donors only. Not valid in conjunction with any other referral fees or bonuses.

We DO NOT pay by WEIGHT!

BECOME BECOME AA BIOTEST BIOTEST PLASMA PLASMA SUPERHERO! SUPERHERO!

675_SH_3_6875x2_25_4cFB.indd 1

7/10/19 12:35 PM

SAVE MONEY. SAVE ENERGY. SAVE THE PLANET.

Proudly Serving The Seneca Area For Over 11 Years Find Us On CATBus

WWW.CATBUS.COM

46 Oconee County Fact Book

CLEMSON AREA TRANSIT

E R FA EE! FR

Arriving in 2020 Fairfield Inn & Suites Seneca, SC

www.accentegroup.com

1381 Tiger Blvd, Clemson •

864-654-9410

• hiexpress.com/clemsonsc

1303 Tiger Blvd, Clemson •

864-653-6000

• hoteltillmanclemson.com

851 Tiger Blvd, Clemson •

864-653-7744

• clemson.hamptoninn.com

2019 › 47

Service you deserve. People you trust.

We make it simple.

Gretchen Griffin 864-710-6858

Heather Morse 864-903-5312

Jimmy Powell 864-247-6839

Linda Farkas Fey 864-247-8113

Linda Moore 770-530-3068

Mary Lee Bolen 864-888-7933

Matt Wessels 404-374-7124

Donna Absher 864-247-0213

Bob Hill 864-903-3427

Brad Reed 864-723-4552

Travis Farmer 864-710-5088

Michael Hill 864-723-0866

Antwan “Leon” Scott 864-986-7931

Bob Hill Realty www.BobHillRealty.com

Celebrating 24 years of ser vice in the Upstate Seneca Office: (864) 882-0855 | 528-D ByPass 123 | Seneca, SC 29678 Keowee Town Office: (864) 944-0405 | 1231 Stamp Creek Road | Salem, SC 29676

48 Oconee County Fact Book