20 apply to be next airport director

The process has begun to select the next director of the Oconee Regional Airport—now that Kevin Short will retire in December. County Administrator Scott Moulder says he will make the choice and is coordinating the process with two representatives of the county Aeronautics Commission. The commissioners are meeting Thursday, and Short’s retirement and the selection process are on the agenda. According to Moulder, 20 people have applied—most of whom are from South Carolina. He says a select number of those applicants will be offered interviews.