Scout Motors to build $2B electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Richland County.

A California-based electric vehicle manufacturer is establishing manufacturing operations in Richland County.

The Richland County Economic Development Office has revealed that Scout Motors Inc., makers of the next-generation of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, has decided to establish its manufacturing operations in Blythewood.

The company's planned $2 billion investment has the potential to create 4,000 or more permanent jobs, both of which would set new all-time records for a Richland County economic development project, according to a news release.

Scout is planning to break ground on the new manufacturing facility in Blythewood Industrial Park in mid-2023 and begin production by the end of 2026.

"This proposed manufacturing facility marks a major milestone in the history of Richland County and the potential for our most significant economic development project to date," said Overture Walker, chair of the Richland County Council, in the release. "This decision represents a transformational breakthrough that would position us at the forefront of the clean energy future while promising to boost the quality of life for residents across our County for generations to come."

The state of South Carolina and Richland County plan to make significant investments to infrastructure and roads to support this project, the release stated. Richland County plans to dedicate funding to upgrade the Blythewood Fire Station. As part of the County's incentive package, employees at Scout would be eligible for stipends to support employees' childcare. Richland County Council is scheduled to give the package third reading on March 21.

"Richland County has spent years laying the groundwork for...

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