MCDOWELL COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Mcdowell County 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 Mcdowell County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-11 00:42 UTC · SCORE 17/24
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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)
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 00:20 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 00:20 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 00:20 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-11 00:20 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.
Kristen Myers (NC)
Isaac Blass (NC)
Miya Vanwagner (NC)
Collin Griffin (NC)
Janiah Locklear (NC)
Shaydra Crabtree (NC)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent North Carolina Court Cases
Most recent North Carolina court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50051 | Delores Dula Smithey | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-30089 | Bradford Reese Reinhardt | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-03035 | Lally v. Lynch et al | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30779 | Jaime Carranza Juarez | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30780 | Ky Tran | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30781 | James McCathorine | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40167 | Toshia Mavine Hall | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50237 | Ashley Renae Stanley | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10448 | Jerry Lee Norton | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-02043 | FAST BUSINESS CASH FUNDING GROUP v. A'leurer LLC et al | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-10193 | Laura Burnett Dortch | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-10197 | AnnMarie DeRosa | 06/10/2026 |
Cities in Mcdowell County
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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 Mcdowell County, 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 · Mcdowell County, 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
Statewide (NC) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| CUMBERLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL SYSTEM, INC | FAYETTEVILLE |
| JON DUBOSE | TARBORO |
| JOHN SHEPHERD | PINEHURST |
| JOHN FOGARTY | GREENVILLE |
| CUMBERLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL SYSTEM INC | FAYETTEVILLE |
| TODD KOPCZYNSKI | CHARLOTTE |
| WILLIAM WALKER | ASHEBORO |
| LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | BURLINGTON |
💰 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 8
Statewide (NC) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A PERFECT FIT FOR YOU, INC | 1128a1 |
| ACTIVE LIVING CENTER, INC | 1128a1 |
| APPALACHIAN MEDICAL SUPPLY | 1128b8 |
| BAY AREA HOME HEALTH | 1128b8 |
| BLUE MED HEALTH, INC | 1128b8 |
| BOONE TAYLOR PHARMACY | 1128a1 |
| CARING HANDS HHA | 1128b8 |
| CAROLINA COMMUNITY MENTAL HEAL | 1128b7 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (NC) — no city filter applied
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NC state + federal sources · no aggregators
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
doj_news
Asheville Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Assault with Intent to Commit Murder and Firearms Offenses on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Jun 5, 2026
FBI Field Office
Reward Offered in Ongoing Search for Escaped Inmates Michael Lewis Miles Jr. and Lishawn Knott
Jun 5, 2026
Federal Agency
Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva
Jun 10, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Mcdowell County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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South Carolina man accused of raping child from western North Carolina
The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office announced that a South Carolina man has been charged with raping a McDowell County child.
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North Carolina fugitive wanted on sex crimes charges arrested in Conway - WMBF
North Carolina fugitive wanted on sex crimes charges arrested in Conway WMBF
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North Carolina county makes historic drug bust, seizes $3.8M in meth and 20 firearms
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. -- McDowell County has announced its largest drug bust in history. Following a months-long investigation by the McDowell County Sheriff's Office, Marion Polic…
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McDowell County couple arrested after their 4 children test positive for drugs - WLOS
McDowell County couple arrested after their 4 children test positive for drugs WLOS
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North Carolina school counselor, coach convicted of sex crimes with student
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — A former volleyball coach and counselor at McDowell County High School pleaded guilty to multiple sex offenses involving a minor. The North Carolina …
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Boil water advisory lifted in McDowell County
A boil water advisory has been lifted for a western North Carolina town. McDowell County Emergency Management announced on Sunday residents living east of the Old Fort EMS Base can…
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McDowell County Teacher Sentenced to More Than 28 Years for Child Sex Crimes - WataugaOnline.com
McDowell County Teacher Sentenced to More Than 28 Years for Child Sex Crimes WataugaOnline.com
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Four children test positive for meth, marijuana, deputies say - WYFF News 4
Four children test positive for meth, marijuana, deputies say WYFF News 4