Balancing Progress and Preservation: Understanding Why There’s a Pause in Construction at Scout Motors Site in Blythewood
No matter where you go in Blythewood, whether it’s for happy hour at Scott Benny’s, a quick stop at the drug store, or grocery shopping at Food Lion on Blythewood Road, the hot topic on everyone’s lips is the pause in construction at the Scout Motors plant site. This pause comes in response to concerns raised by the South Carolina-based environmental group, the Congaree Riverkeeper who believe that more measures can be taken to safeguard the natural habitats affected by the construction.
- Publication: The MinorityEye
- Type: Op-ed
- Year: 2023
- Preview: theminorityeye.com
"As Richland County citizens, it is imperative that we not only acknowledge but actively address the concerns raised by the Congaree Riverkeeper. Each one of us holds a responsibility to advocate for the careful consideration of each of the issues raised"
Michael R. Bailey