South Carolina

June 19, 2025

The 140-Year Journey of Bethel Baptist Church

Bethel Baptist Church was established in 1884 by Black members of Sandy Level Baptist Church who wanted to form an independent congregation. Worship initially took place under a simple brush arbor—a temporary open-sided shelter commonly used at the time—following the model of brush arbor revivals.
June 19, 2025

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.
May 25, 2025

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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