ATLANTA — WestRock announced it will permanently cease operating its paper mill in North Charleston, South Carolina, on August 31, 2023. …David B. Sewell, CEO said, “The decision to close a facility and impact the lives of our team members is never easy, and we are committed to assisting our North Charleston team with exploring roles at other WestRock locations and outplacement assistance.” The North Charleston mill produces containerboard, uncoated kraft paper, and unbleached saturating kraft paper, with a combined annual capacity of 550,000 tons. Containerboard and uncoated kraft currently produced at the mill will be manufactured at other WestRock facilities. The Company intends to exit the unbleached saturating kraft paper business when the mill shutdown is completed. …The North Charleston mill employs approximately 500 people.