First Citizens Bank

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unusually quiet morning at First Citizens Bank when a delivery driver arrived with a mysterious package. The security guard noticed that instead of the usual boxes and envelopes, it looked like something much heavier had been delivered. The security guard carefully opened the package, revealing not money or documents but dozens of freshly baked cookies from the local bakery next door. 'A little thank-you for being such good neighbors,' said a friendly voice from behind him. Turned out, the delivery driver's wife worked there.

2. A regular customer noticed something peculiar one afternoon while waiting in line. The sound of soft tinkling music seemed to come from inside the vault. Curious, the customer asked an employee what was causing the music. Turns out, it was just a delivery driver playing his harmonica during lunch break—an old tradition among the staff. Everyone laughed, and the customer left with a smile, thinking, ‘First Citizens Bank indeed—they’re first in harmony!’

3. While standing in line at First Citizens Bank, a regular customer couldn’t help but notice that every time he looked up, the same old man was reading exactly the same page of the newspaper. Finally, after several minutes, the old man folded his paper and walked away. The customer approached the counter, only to see him reappear moments later with another identical newspaper. Turning to the teller, the customer joked, ‘I guess I’ll never know what story that poor guy is trying so hard to read!’

4. While standing in line at First Citizens Bank, a regular customer couldn't help but overhear a whispered conversation between two employees. 'Did you see that new security camera?' one asked. 'No,' replied the other, 'but I heard it can speak!' Curious now, our regular decided to test it out. He pretended to drop his wallet and watched as the supposed talking camera called out, ‘Sir, please pick up your belongings!’ Turns out, it was just an old-fashioned intercom for the guard's desk—everyone had a good laugh after that.