Johnston County Register of Deeds to Hold 16th Annual Shred Event

Craig Olive, Johnston County Register of Deeds, announces that the 16th Annual Shred Event is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2024, from 9:00AM – 12:00PM. It is free to the public and will be held in the parking lot of Smithfield Selma Senior High School located at 700 M. Durwood Stephenson Parkway in Smithfield. Local Government Federal Credit Union, Civic Federal Credit Union, Hinson’s Printing, InterState Outdoor Inc, and The Johnston County Report sponsored this year’s event.
 
A long time and strong supporter of efforts to prevent identity theft, Mr. Olive believes that his annual Shred Events are a great benefit to the citizens of Johnston County. “This is our 16th year in hosting the shred event’. He also stated, “I will continue my efforts to prevent identity theft as long as I am in public service. These annual shred events provide our citizens with a free way to dispose of personal and sensitive information. I am honored to continue our partnership with our other sponsors to provide this service for all citizens of Johnston County. The shredding of sensitive and personal documents is a proactive way to protect your identity. I am proud to host these events.”
 
In order to better serve the community, we are limiting the number of items to three (3) boxes/trash bags per vehicle. Please be mindful of the items you are bringing to shred. For prompt service, please have your items prepped and ready; otherwise, you will be asked to adjust your items and re-enter at the back of line. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
 
The Shred Event has been an annual free event for Mr. Olive since 2009. This year marks 16 years, since the Johnston County Register of Deeds started the popular event. He looks forward to the event each year and has no plans to discontinue the effort. “Our shred events are a highlight for me each year. I enjoy helping people and look forward to seeing our residents on this Saturday”, states Olive. At the 2024 shred event, almost 25,000 pounds of paper was shredded. Anyone with questions is encouraged to contact his office at 919-989-5160.