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Pray to retire after 50 years at Riceboro mill
Charles Pray retires from DS Smith Paper Mill
DS Smith Paper Mill general manager Al Cantrell, right, thanks Charles Pray, left, for his 50 years of service.
The year was 1969 when gas prices were 33 cents per gallon, a postage stamp was 6 cents, Neil Armstrong made history stepping on the moon and said “That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” and Charles Pray started work at the DS Smith Paper Mill in Riceboro. The mill was then called Interstate Paper. Little did Pray know that his small step starting at the Paper Mill would result in a marathon career making history in his own way by working for the same organization for 50 years.
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Mayor Riles declares state of emergency for Hinesville
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The City of Hinesville has declared a state of emergency because of the approaching winter storm. Residents are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel due to potential severe weather conditions.
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