BLYTHEWOOD – Scout Motors, which is expected to create over 4,000 jobs in the Midlands, is the target of an ethics complaint recently filed by a pair of S.C. watchdog groups. On April 29, the S.C. Policy Council announced that it had joined the S.C. Public Interest Foundation in filing an ethics complaint against Scout […]
Scout’s new Cola Connection Center
April 11, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Scout Motors has opened its new Columbia Connection Center on the ground floor of the company’s temporary offices in the First Base Building of the Bull Street District. According to a press release, this new space showcases – through exhibits and displays – the history of the original Scout® vehicles, as well as […]
In-person supplier event hosted by Scout Motors
January 25, 2024 By
BLYTEHWOOD – Scout Motors is partnering with the South Carolina Department of Commerce and Richland County to provide an in-person event for prospective suppliers on Jan. 31. This free event will serve as an opportunity for suppliers to meet with Scout Motors procurement personnel, learn more about supplier needs, and how their companies might be […]
State proposes more mitigation for Scout
September 21, 2023 By
Officials Answer Community Scout Questions BLYTHEWOOD – During an information meeting held by Team SC (SC Department of Commerce, Richland County Economic Development and other state agencies with oversight over the Scout project), SC Commerce Secretary Harry Lightsey announced that the Department, in conjunction with Richland County Economic Development, has filed a revised mitigation package […]
Subdivision of more than 1,000 homes proposed for Fairfield County
September 14, 2023 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY — As many as 1,000 to 1,600 residential units could be coming to Fairfield County if Fairfield County Council approves a request from Haven Homes to rezone 392 acres from Industrial (I-1) zoning to Residential 2 (R2) zoning. The property, bordered by Gum Springs Road, Devil’s Race Track and Highway 34, was rezoned […]
More proposed rezoning for Scout
September 7, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Amid resident concerns about impacts on wetlands and streams on the Scout Motors site, the Blythewood Planning Commission voted to recommend rezoning three parcels totaling 461.56 acres associated with the project. Technically, the property still lies within unincorporated Richland County and would have to be annexed into the town at a later time. […]
Scout to hold public meeting on Sept. 19
September 7, 2023 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A public meeting is set for Sept. 19 for members of the pubic to ask questions and learn more about the progress of the Scout Motors project in the Blythewood Industrial Park. A number of state and county agencies and other organizations with connections to the Scout Motors project will be on hand […]
Scout construction halted, mitigation increased as county awaits wetlands permit
September 6, 2023 By
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
June 8, 2023 By
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
June 1, 2023 By
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 […]
