Lt. Gov. coming to OC

A press conference has been called for Monday, Feb. 12, featuring South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Kevin Bryant, Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw and State Senator Thomas Alexander to discuss senior safety in the community. They will be highlighting a partnership between the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging and the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. As South Carolina’s senior population continues to increase, the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging and law enforcement agencies are becoming more aware of the need for senior safety discussions and programs in communities across the state. This press conference will discuss a grant opportunity designed to fund a voluntary program that allows first responders to easily check on older adults and people with disabilities in case of an emergency. The 10:30am press conference takes place at the Walhalla Senior Center at 177 Razorback Lane.