Scout Motors site makes progress, CEO addresses tariffs, runoff, and direct sales
There’s been plenty of progress on construction of the new Scout Motors plant in Blythewood since its groundbreaking last February.
There’s been plenty of progress on construction of the new Scout Motors plant in Blythewood since its groundbreaking last February.
BLYTHEWOOD, SC (WOLO) — State leaders say a new interchange set to be built in Blythewood will greatly improve the daily commute for employees of the future Scout Motors’ manufacturing plant. The Scout Motors Drive Interchange Project includes widening of the portion of I-77 Northbound, a new connector road from Exit 26 to U.S. 21, and a new railroad bridge…
Cobblestone Park Golf Course in Blythewood is one that Coach Beamer is familiar with.
The $2 billion investment is set to bring 4,000 jobs to South Carolina. Scout Motors’ CEO expects the vehicles to be hitting the roadways of the Palmetto State by 2027.
“There are streams on the site, so those needed to be mitigated, and the way we do that, is we purchase or secure mitigation properties in other parts of the counties or area, and that is a tradeoff for any of those wetlands or streams that will be impacted on site,” Ruble says.
“It has been terrific today,” said Cayce poll manager Julie Isom. “We have more voters coming before noon than we’ve ever had.”
According to Richland County’s website, the ordinance makes it unlawful for anyone to use, discharge, shoot, or ignite fireworks or similar explosives within unincorporated Richland County between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. However, exceptions are being made for the night of the Fourth of July as well as New Year’s Eve.
The Town of Blythewood is kicking off their annual “Rockin’ Red White & Blue” Independence Day celebration on July 1.
A Blythewood resident is $200,000 richer after playing the lottery at a local convenience store.
The Town of Blythewood is hosting their 13th annual Doko Rodeo on April 21—22.