Dollar General could be a “Plus” to lake neighborhoods

Wayne McCall, the former Oconee County councilman, has confirmed that McCall Brothers are dealing with Dollar General for the store chain to build a Dollar General “Plus” on SC 130 amid Lake Keowee home developments.  A Dollar General “Plus” is a larger store than a traditional Dollar General and is distinguished by its fresh meat and produce products.  Immediate reaction gathered by 101.7/WGOG NEWS is that the line of products offered by a “Plus” Dollar General would be a hit for Lake Keowee residents who, for fresh food products, are faced with long round trips for those products at Seneca stores.  Considering the traffic counts on 130, McCall says he wouldn’t be surprised if the DOT decides to widen the two-lane road. He and his brother have eight additional acres that they are willing to lease to other business.