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June 19, 2025

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Things to Know About Blythewood Before You Move

Originally called Doko—believed to mean “watering place”—Blythewood was founded around a steam-age depot on the Columbia–Charlotte railroad. The Doko Depot served as a key water stop for trains, and following the Civil War's destruction of the tracks, the railroad was rebuilt and continued to drive local growth.

When Power is taken from the People: What the DMV Closure Tells Us About Blythewood’s Political Future

We don’t need less accountability. We need more transparency, more civic engagement, and more respect for the people who call Blythewood home.

Scout Motors Team Builds Trailhead Kiosks for South Carolina’s Palmetto Trail

(Columbia, SC) – In a powerful display of teamwork, craftsmanship, and community spirit, more than 70 production team members from Scout Motors came together this week to construct 24 new trailhead kiosks for South Carolina’s Palmetto Trail. The large-scale volunteer effort, coordinated in partnership with the Palmetto Conservation Foundation, served both as a team-building exercise

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Things to Know About Blythewood Before You Move

When Power is taken from the People: What the DMV Closure Tells Us About Blythewood’s Political Future

Scout Motors Team Builds Trailhead Kiosks for South Carolina’s Palmetto Trail

Michael R. Bailey

News Desk