🌱 Inside Scout's Blythewood factory, construction and vehicle builds overlap
Blythewood, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Blythewood! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Inside Scout's Blythewood factory, construction and vehicle builds overlap
- Scout starts Blythewood test builds as reservations reach 212,000
Also on today's calendar: STM100 - Steam Utilization and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the fallen horse say? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 57 and low of 30 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 58, low: 36.
- Monday: Periods of sun, with a high of 59 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Inside Scout Motors's Mammoth Electric SUV Plant (designnews.com) — Scout is building validation prototypes at its Blythewood campus while construction and worker training continue, an unusual overlap for a new auto factory. CEO Scott Keogh says production is scheduled to begin in late 2027, with customer deliveries starting in 2028 and eventual capacity planned for 200,000 vehicles annually. 
• Scout Hits 212,000 Reservations as 87% Choose Gas Range Extenders (evxl.co) — Scout has begun welding, painting and assembling test vehicles in Blythewood, where CEO Scott Keogh says the factory is about 85% complete. The company reports 212,000 refundable reservations, with 87% choosing gas range extenders. Those versions will lead the rollout, with initial production targeted for 2027 and customer deliveries in 2028.
📸 Around Blythewood
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Upcoming Events in
Blythewood
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★ Featured events ★
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Santa Claus Pictures and Open House before the Blythewood Christmas Parade →
Blythewood Historical Society & Museum, 100 McNulty St, Blythewood
12:30 pm
Sunday December 6
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Other local events
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Be Pro Be Proud Event (SR PK Lot)
Blythewood High School Blythewood, SC 29016
8:00 am -
STM100 - Steam Utilization →
Spirax Sarco Inc, 1150 Northpoint Boulevard, Blythewood
8:30 am -
Winter Orchestra Concert
Blythewood Middle School Blythewood, SC 29016
6:00 pm -
STM200 - Steam System Design - Blythewood →
Spirax Sarco - Blythewood, 1150 Northpoint Blvd, Blythewood
8:30 am -
Ribbon Cutting - Comet Richland Apartments →
Comet Richland Apartments, Blythewood -
Drama Performance (Peer Court)
Blythewood Middle School Blythewood, SC 29016
6:00 pm
Tuesday November 17
Wednesday November 18
Thursday November 19
📣 Blythewood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Paper Shred Event For Richland County Residents ONLY →
Columbia Place Mall, 7201 Two Notch Road, Columbia
8:00 am -
Richland Paper Shred Event →
Columbia Place Mall, 7201 Two Notch Road, Columbia
8:00 am -
Commissioner College - Commissioner College →
Camp Coker, 2056 Camp Coker Rd., Society Hill
8:45 am -
Accessibility Morning at the SC State Museum →
SC State Museum, 301 Gervais Street, Columbia
9:00 am -
8th Annual American Revolution Symposium →
SC Archives and History Center, 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia
9:00 am
Saturday November 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello all my daughter works at Lowes Foods in Sandhill.
They are having open interviews today from 4-6. Bring your resume. (Nextdoor Longtown Rd W) - Hey neighbors, I recently welcomed two beautiful twins into my family and life has got extremely real.
I do have a steady job, but I’m looking for a career. I’m 25, I’m dedicated to anything I put my mind to and I work hard. I’m interested in HVAC if… (Nextdoor Willow Lake)
- Lizard's Thicket posted a job opening for Waitstaff - Blythewood in Blythewood. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Night Time Team Member in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blythewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Columbia
- Help Desk Support & Automation Specialist - Devbytes inc - Columbia, SC, US (dice.com)
- Columbia approves new build of drive-thru coffee, energy drink chain (postandcourier.com)
- Mainframe Developer - Stellar Professionals LLC (dice.com)
Ok Blythewood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What did the fallen horse say?" — I can’t giddy up… (Thank you Kathy J. for sending it in!)
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