N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-440.25: Levy upon debt owed by, or property in possession of, the garnishee.

The levy in all cases of garnishment shall be made by delivering to the garnishee, or a process agent authorized by him or expressly or impliedly authorized by law, or some representative of a corporate garnishee designated by G.S. 1-440.26, a copy of each of the following:

(1) The order of attachment,

(2) The summons to garnishee, and

(3) The notice of levy. (1947, c. 693, s. 1.)