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First look inside Scout Motors’ massive Blythewood plant as test operations begin

Blythewood, SC · 1d

AutoGuide.com

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Scout Motors Starts Building Vehicles

Scout Motors took the next step toward putting trucks on the road, confirming it has officially started assembling validation vehicles at its new production center in Blythewood, South Carolina. Factory construction has entered its final phase, with the majority of production equipment installed and active. These initial validation builds serve to stress-test tooling, verify assembly line sequencing, and catch manufacturing bottlenecks before series production ramps up. "What we are building in Blythewood is no longer a promise on paper," said Scout Motors President and CEO Scott Keogh. "Our equipment is coming to life, and our teams are building our first validation vehicles right here in the factory." Inside the Blythewood Assembly Line The South Carolina facility relies heavily on automated manufacturing and precision quality checks: Body Shop: More than 750 industrial robots join roughly 160 stamped components per vehicle using approximately 5,000 weld points. Scout utilizes AI-assisted weld monitoring alongside high-precision dimensional scanners, pulling sample bodies off the line for thousands of individual measurements before clearing them for paint. Paint Shop: Completed bodies travel into an electrified paint facility for cleaning, anti-corrosion treatment, primer and color coats, curing, and surface inspection. General Assembly: Technicians install wiring harnesses, glazing, interior seating,

Blythewood, SC · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

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South Carolina’s Cozy Evening Train Ride Comes With Santa, Cookies, And Hot Chocolate

Pajamas are encouraged on one of the coziest December train rides in South Carolina. Yes, grown-ups too, and nobody will judge your reindeer slippers or fuzzy hats. The evening trip lasts about 90 minutes and splits riders into two groups. One group sips hot chocolate with cookies and stories in a dining car while the other sings carols with Santa.

South Carolina · 2d
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WSOC Charlotte

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Second Harvest to distribute 100,000 pounds of food in honor of Anne Springs Close

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina will distribute more than 100,000 pounds of food across parts of the Carolinas in November and December in honor of the late philanthropist Anne Springs Close.

Lancaster County, SC · 7d

WIS

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Scout Motors offers look inside Blythewood plant as construction nears final stage

Blythewood, SC · 1d

Country Herald

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SC Weather Alert: Columbia, SC Freeze Watch, 30° Nov 14-18

National Weather Service warns of freezing temperatures across central South Carolina early Sunday, threatening sensitive plants and exposed plumbing.

Columbia, SC · 14h

The Post and Courier

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Mystery company eyeing Rock Hill development surfaces at City Council meeting

ROCK HILL — In a whirlwind meeting that lasted only 15 minutes, the City Council approved zoning and ordinance amendments, recognized award winners and opened the door to an unidentified company seeking access to Langston Street in Rock Hill. The city read an ordinance to grant the code-named Project Blue Mako easement access. Project Blue Mako is a stand-in name for anonymous company that plans to reuse an industrial building for a currently undisclosed purpose. The company’s identity is expected to be revealed at York County Council’s Nov. 16 meeting. It is one of several large corporations ...

Rock Hill, SC · 3d

UPI News

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Game show inspires S.C. man's $200,000 lottery win

A South Carolina resident's favorite game show inspired the scratch-off purchase that earned him a $200,000 lottery prize.

Ridgeway, SC · 1d

kool1027.com

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Kershaw County Announces Construction Of New EMS Station In Camden

Kershaw County has announced plans to build a new, permanent Emergency Medical Services station at 134 Battleship Road in Camden. The facility will house two ambulances and one Quick Response Vehicle serving the Greater Camden area. Those units currently operate from temporary locations. The station will be built behind the...

Kershaw County, SC · 3d

Columbia Star

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Blythewood High School names principal-elect

Richland School District Two has named Benjara Elliott principal-elect of Blythewood High School, effective January 1, 2027. Elliott, who currently serves as the school’s assistant principal of instruction, will become principal effective July 1, 2027. Elliott has served on Blythewood High School’s administrative team since 2018, first as an...

Blythewood, SC · 1d

WBTV

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US Navy veteran able to walk again after life-changing surgery in South Carolina

YORK COUNTY, S.C. (WBTV) - A U.S. Navy veteran’s life was changed for the better following a spinal surgery at a hospital in Rock Hill, South Carolina. William “Pete” Wallace enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1973, “right out of high school,” he told WBTV. He spent years serving in the Navy, and thinks back on his experience often.

Rock Hill, SC · 1d

Queen City News

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Indian Land man convicted for defacing Charlotte Jewish buildings with antisemitic images

The flyers included threatening messages and depicted a hangman’s noose, a swastika and a Totenkopf or “death’s head."

Charlotte, NC · 3d

WSPA 7News

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Javeayah’s Law proposed to strengthen SC child safety protections

One South Carolina lawmaker said she has heard too many stories about children falling through the cracks at the SC Department of Social Services.

South Carolina · 2h

charlestondaily.net

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Atlas Copco Expands Rock Hill Operations, Adding 100 Jobs at Fifth Local Facility

A new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing center marks another major investment in York County, strengthening the region’s position as a growing manufacturing hub. Rock Hill, South Carolina, continues to attract significant manufacturing investment, as global industrial manufacturer Atlas Copco expands its local footprint with the opening of a new facility expected to bring approximately 100 jobs to the area.

Rock Hill, SC · 2d

hoodline.com

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Lancaster Teen, 17, Becomes Youngest Winner in InnoVision Awards' 28-Year History

A Lancaster high schooler just made history at one of South Carolina's most prestigious innovation competitions. Grace Brusky, a senior at Cyber Academy of South Carolina, became the youngest winner in the 28-year history of the South Carolina InnoVision Awards on November 5, after her artificial intelligence platform Pathly took home the Community Enrichment Award at the Thornblade Club in Greer.

Lancaster, SC · 2d

kool1027.com

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Kershaw County Ranks Near Bottom Of State For High-Speed Internet Access

Kershaw County ranks among the bottom six counties in South Carolina for high-speed internet availability, according to a new study by Playiro. The research found that 92.6% of Kershaw County homes, or nearly 32,000 households, can access internet speeds of at least 250 megabits per second. That leaves approximately 2,550 homes without access to those speeds.

Kershaw County, SC · 1d

bjubruins.com

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Women's Basketball Team Falls to Clinton College

The Bob Jones University women's basketball team fell in a 66-61 result on the road to Clinton College Tuesday night. As today's game got underway in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Imani Pouncey got the Bruins on the board first with an early layup. The Bruins went up 7-0 after Kayley Trump drained a shot from outside the arc and Pouncey hit another layup. With just under five minutes left in the opening quarter, Faith Hayward's jumper put the Bruins ahead 14-9. At the end of quarter, the Bruins led 23-15 A layup by Keely Price started the scoring in the second quarter to give Bob Jones a double digit lead. The Golden Bears worked to cut down the deficit and got within two points as the quarter continued. At halftime, the Bruins went back to their bench on top 35-30.

Rock Hill, SC · 2d