Bethlehem ... to Seagrove

Jack C. Lail is quiet, unassuming, and slow to speak but careful to listen. Yet, he is an influential entrepreneur and community leader who founded Mid-State Plastics and shaped Randolph County for decades.

In his memoir, Bethlehem … to Seagrove, he tells the remarkable story of his 93-year journey. This 493-page book captures his life from his roots in the farming community of Bethlehem during the Great Depression to his success in Seagrove—a story of resilience, integrity, and a life dedicated to his family, his community, and the employees who made his success possible.

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This site also includes over twelve hours of original audio recordings. These are the source dictations used for the book, providing a rare opportunity to hear the author tell his story in his own voice.