First Citizens Bank, in partnership with the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce, will sponsor its third annual “Community Shred Event” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at the branch at 196 Walnut St., in Waynesville. A Cintas Document Management truck will destroy unwanted sensitive materials free of charge for all area residents.

“First Citizens Bank is offering the residents of Haywood County the opportunity at this shred event to safeguard their vital information,” said Kevin Wells, the bank’s Jackson-area executive. “We are excited to partner with the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce for the third year in a row to offer this important service to the people and businesses of our community."

The event will be held rain or shine.  A drawing will be conducted for a home paper ...