CHATHAM COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Chatham 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 Chatham County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-03 22:19 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 · 2026-06-03 21:50 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-03 21:50 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-03 21:50 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-03 21:50 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 →
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Recent North Carolina Court Cases
Most recent North Carolina court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 22-30652 | Benjamin Covington | 06/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40063 | Matthew Bryan Nanney and April Johnson Nanney | 06/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40109 | Megan Ranae Poston | 06/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-03034 | Bowers v. FIG Global Limited | 06/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30753 | Kimberly Dawn Smith | 06/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30755 | Camilla Yolanda Peterson Jenkins | 06/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30757 | Victoria Rubiela Reagan | 06/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30758 | Lakeva CeLanda Keel-Ferreira | 06/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10431 | Jeffrey Scott Atkins | 06/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80188 | Penetta Lopez - Haith Newman | 06/03/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00161 | Stern et al v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Insurance Company | 06/03/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00326 | Ross v. Commissioner of Social Security | 06/03/2026 |
Cities in Chatham 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 Chatham County, NC
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
📰 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 |
⛔ 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
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 010477310 | Christian Mission Services |
| 010518008 | Educational Partners International |
| 010552493 | Deliverance Temple of God Ministry Inc. |
| 010553265 | Lighthouse Christian Ministries |
| 010554275 | Cccp Community Trust |
| 010554374 | Peninsula Community Foundation |
| 010554985 | Unveiling Glory in Worship Ministry Inc. |
| 010556591 | Church of the Foundation |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NC state + federal sources · no aggregators
State AG
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Federal Bill That Would Tell Tech Companies They Have No Duty to Protect Kids Online
Jun 3, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights to Save North Carolina Families Nearly $1.4 Billion on Duke Energy Carolinas Bills
Jun 1, 2026
FBI Field Office
U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Results of Three-Month Multi-Jurisdictional Enforcement Surge: 56 Defendants Charged, 254 Plus Kilograms of Drugs Seized, 110 Illegal Firearms Recovered, and 157 Fugitives Apprehended
Jun 1, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Crackdown on Deceptive Food Delivery Fees that Drive Up Costs for Consumers
May 27, 2026
doj_news
Five Charged Following Six-Month Drug Trafficking Investigation; U.S. Attorney’s Office Files Civil Forfeiture Action Against Hotel Allegedly Used to Facilitate Drug Trafficking
May 27, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Sues to Stop Deceptive Mortgage Assistance Relief Operation that Targets Homeowners
Jun 3, 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 Chatham County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Dog owner in deadly Chatham County attack charged with involuntary manslaughter
The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has filed an additional charge in connection with the May 19 death investigation on Alston Road near Apex. After consultation with the North Car…
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Dog owner in deadly North Carolina attack charged with involuntary manslaughter
The owner of the dogs involved in a deadly attack on a woman in Chatham County last week is facing a felony charge, deputies said Wednesday.
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85-year-old woman killed in possible dog attack in North Carolina; owner of dogs charged
The owner of the three dogs involved in a possible attack that left a woman dead in Chatham County Tuesday is facing misdemeanor charges, the sheriff’s office said.
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Felony charge filed in Chatham dog attack
The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has filed an additional charge in connection with the May 19 death investigation on Alston Road near Apex. After consultation with the North Car…
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NC sues VinFast to take over Chatham County site after company resists sale
In a lawsuit that signals the end of a once-celebrated collaboration, North Carolina has sued the Vietnamese electric vehicle company VinFast to acquire the company’s dormant site …
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NC sues VinFast in effort to regain control of Chatham County megasite
North Carolina is claiming that the Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer won't be able to hit upcoming deadlines for having its factory operational and 1,750 employees.
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Three loose dogs, a tragic death, and a felony manslaughter charge in North Carolina
A 32-year-old North Carolina man is facing a felony involuntary manslaughter charge after his dogs allegedly attacked and killed an elderly woman outside her home last week. The in…
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VinFast was always a long shot. Now North Carolina is trying to move on
Preview this article 1 min How VinFast went from record-setting economic development project to being sued by North Carolina over its failed assembly plant. Thursday, July 23, 2026…