SYLVA · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Sylva gets a B.
North Carolina Public Records Law has no statutory deadline — agencies must respond as 'promptly as possible' with no enforceable clock. Booking photos public default. eCourts e-filing rolling out county by county; not yet statewide.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Sylva.
COMPUTED 2026-06-14 12:23 UTC · SCORE 17/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-14 12:08 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-14 12:08 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-14 12:08 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-14 12:08 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · NC Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the NC field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
MICHAEL LEWIS MILES, JR. AND LISHAWN KNOTT
Wanted
BRANDON LEE WAGONER
Wanted
MADALINA COJOCARI
Wanted
SHOOTING OF ELECTRICAL SUBSTATIONS
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · NC
Children Missing From North Carolina (Statewide)
Active North Carolina cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Nadaniel Howard (NC)
Jayleainna Hamilton (NC)
Kristen Myers (NC)
Isaac Blass (NC)
Collin Griffin (NC)
Miya Vanwagner (NC)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent North Carolina Court Cases
Most recent North Carolina court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50489 | Christine Cole-Taylor | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50490 | Jason Paul Mann and Vickie Lynn Bowman | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50491 | Pamela Latrelle Stanley | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10455 | Paula Marie Lanning | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10456 | Christine Cassidy Montgomery | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50492 | Jayden Ammon Whittaker | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-50425 | Jason Scott Goodin and Angela Redmond Goodin | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40106 | Michael Scott Ramsey | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50083 | Little John Sherman Eldridge and Ica Maria Eldridge | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50105 | Jerry Ernest Wall | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50114 | Amanda Bracken Hoover and Tyrell Dean McClelland | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50119 | Jayla Marie Simpson | 06/13/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of North Carolina
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of North Carolina. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I find someone's address in Burke?▼
To find someone's address in Burke County, NC using public records, free options include: the Burke County Tax Office at https://www.burkenc.org/ for property ownership and parcel-tied addresses; the NC Voter Search at https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ (visible only to that voter for their own record); Burke County court records at the NC eCourts portal at https://portal-nc.tylertech.cloud/, which list addresses on file at the time of any case; and the NC Department of Adult Correction Offender Public Information at https://webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do for current and former state inmates. North Carolina Public Records Law (N.C.G.S. §132) governs disclosure. Sources: Burke County (https://www.burkenc.org/), NC eCourts (https://portal-nc.tylertech.cloud/).
How do I find arrest records in Gaston?▼
To find arrest records in Gaston County, NC (Gastonia), the Gaston County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search at https://www.gastongov.com/ shows current detainees at the Gaston County Jail. The Sheriff's Office is at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, NC 28052 (704-869-6800). The Gastonia Police Department at 200 East Long Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052 (704-866-6702) handles city-level arrests. Smaller PDs (Belmont, Mount Holly, Cherryville) cover their towns. Arrest reports are released under N.C.G.S. §132. Court charges tied to arrests appear at the NC eCourts portal at https://portal-nc.tylertech.cloud/. Sources: Gaston County (https://www.gastongov.com/), NC eCourts (https://portal-nc.tylertech.cloud/).
What's the source for arrest records in Stanly?▼
Arrest records in Stanly County, NC come primarily from the Stanly County Sheriff's Office at 233 South 1st Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 (704-986-3700), which posts a current inmate roster at https://www.stanlysheriff.us/. The Albemarle Police Department at 144 North 2nd Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 (704-984-9500) handles city-level arrests. Smaller PDs (Norwood, Locust, Oakboro) cover their towns. Arrest reports are released under N.C.G.S. §132. Court charges tied to arrests appear at the NC eCourts portal at https://portal-nc.tylertech.cloud/. The NC SBI at https://www.ncsbi.gov/ provides statewide criminal history. Sources: Stanly County (https://www.stanlycountync.gov/), NC eCourts (https://portal-nc.tylertech.cloud/).
Where do I look up a divorce in Fayetteville?▼
To look up a divorce in Fayetteville, NC (Cumberland County), contact the Cumberland County Clerk of Superior Court at 117 Dick Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910-475-3000). Divorce decrees become public records once filed under N.C.G.S. §50-3, unless sealed. Search the NC eCourts portal at https://portal-nc.tylertech.cloud/ for case status. Certified copies of decrees cost $0.25 per page plus $5 certification at the Clerk. The North Carolina Vital Records does NOT issue divorce certificates — they're only available from the issuing Clerk of Superior Court. North Carolina Public Records Law (N.C.G.S. §132) governs disclosure. Sources: NC eCourts (https://portal-nc.tylertech.cloud/), Cumberland County (https://www.cumberlandcountync.gov/).
Where can I find out if the house I am renting has been foreclosed on?▼
To find out if a house you're renting in Gaston County, NC has been foreclosed on, search the Gaston County Register of Deeds at https://www.gastongov.com/ for recorded foreclosure deeds, deeds in lieu, or notices of substitute trustee sales. The NC eCourts portal at https://portal-nc.tylertech.cloud/ shows civil foreclosure cases (Special Proceeding case type). The Gaston County Clerk of Superior Court at https://www.gastongov.com/ also maintains foreclosure files. Notices of foreclosure are published in legal newspapers (e.g., Gaston Gazette). Federal mortgage records (FHA, VA, USDA) are at HUD's HUDClips. North Carolina Public Records Law (N.C.G.S. §132) governs disclosure. Sources: Gaston County (https://www.gastongov.com/), NC eCourts (https://portal-nc.tylertech.cloud/).
How do I search property ownership in Marshall?▼
To search property ownership in Marshall, NC (Madison County), contact the Madison County Tax Office at 5707 Highway 25-70, Marshall, NC 28753 (828-649-3402), with online parcel searches at https://www.madisoncountync.gov/. The Madison County Register of Deeds at 2 N. Main Street, Marshall, NC 28753 (828-649-2832) records deeds, mortgages, and liens. North Carolina Public Records Law (N.C.G.S. §132) makes deeds and assessment records public. Recording fees average $26 first page; certified copies cost $0.25/page plus $5 certification. Sources: Madison County NC (https://www.madisoncountync.gov/), NCARD (https://www.ncard.us/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Sylva, NC
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Sylva, NC · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for NC
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (NC)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in NC
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in NC
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in NC
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for NC
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (NC) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Sylva, NC
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BARRIER | SYLVA |
| LAWRENCE SUPIK | SYLVA |
| CLIFFORD FAULL | SYLVA |
| ROBERT POPE | SYLVA |
| SYLVA ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, PA | SYLVA |
| MOON CHOI - CHUNG | SYLVA |
| WILLIAM NOELL | SYLVA |
| FRANCIS NULLET | SYLVA |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| INDEPENDENT USED PARTS & SALVAGE | SYLVA |
| JACKSON COUNTY NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDI | SYLVA |
| PINNACLE PARK | SYLVA |
| HOT SPOT SYLVA | SYLVA |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE - SYLVA (NCSYL) | SYLVA |
| SOUTH WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-FIRING R | SYLVA |
| WEBSTER ENTERPRISES | SYLVA |
| ARROWOOD SALVAGE YARD | SYLVA |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (NC) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Managing an account |
| 2026-05-21 | Westlake Services, LLC | Took or threatened to take negative |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 3
City of Sylva, NC
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| RANDY MCCALL | 1128b4 |
| JOHN MCCOLLOUGH | 1128b4 |
| TNESHIA RICHARDS | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Sylva, NC
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Jackson Savings Bank, SSB | Sylva |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NC state + federal sources · no aggregators
State AG
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe Warn North Carolinians of Resurfaced Jury Duty Scam
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Robeson County Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Pornography
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Davie County Teen Sentenced to 10 Months in Prison for Threatening Mass Shootings at Universities
Jun 9, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Warns North Carolinians of Workers’ Compensation Fraud Scheme
Jun 5, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Warns North Carolinians of Workers’ Compensation Fraud Scheme
Jun 5, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Files Contempt Motion Against Amare Global and Three Individuals Over Unsubstantiated Health Claims
Jun 12, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
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