Scout construction halted, mitigation increased as county awaits wetlands permit

BLYTHEWOOD – On Monday, Aug. 28, construction was suspended on the Scout Motors site in the Blythewood Industrial Park. Richland County Economic Development officials told The Voice that the work stoppage is only temporary as the company awaits the issuance of a wetlands permit, and it is not known how long the work stoppage will […]

Proposed: Rerouting part of US 21, realignment of Boomer, Farrow Roads

BLYTHEWOOD – New proposals concerning road widening and new road and rail extensions to the Scout Motors development were shared with the Blythewood Planning Commissioners at their regular monthly meeting on Monday night.  One proposal, explained by Brooks Bickley of the S.C. Department of Transportation, is to relocate the Boomer Road entrance to U.S. 21 […]

Scout appoints Chief Design Officer

TYSONS, VA – Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”) announced today that Chris Benjamin has joined the company as Chief Design Officer.  With the appointment, Scout Motors accelerates development of its all-purpose, all-electric truck and SUV, slated for production by the end of 2026.  Benjamin will serve as the steward of iconic Scout design, overseeing interior […]

Scout, state, county celebrate industry coming to Blythewood

COLUMBIA – During a press conference on Monday, Scout Motors Inc hosted an official signing ceremony of the Project Development Agreement with Scout President and CEO Scott Keogh, Governor Henry McMaster and Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey. Earlier, McMaster signed House Bill 3604, the joint resolution to approve the largest economic investment in the state’s […]

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