FORSYTH COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Forsyth 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 Forsyth County.
COMPUTED 2026-05-26 22:13 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 · 2026-05-26 22:05 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-05-26 22:05 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-05-26 22:05 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-05-26 22:05 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 23-10015 | Troy Allen Cantrell | 05/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50167 | Timothy Eugene Canipe | 05/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50198 | Justin Tyler Houston | 05/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10117 | Angela Marie Lamoree and David James Lamoree | 05/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30703 | Brenda Franchella Brown-Campbell | 05/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30708 | Ruzlan Quevedo Gonzalez and Sairelys Acosta Diaz | 05/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50213 | Samantha Ann Faw | 05/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30713 | Antwan Bolden | 05/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50288 | Pamela Kay Long | 05/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50345 | Lummie Jane Blue | 05/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80169 | Jordan Ashley Malinski | 05/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80170 | Ryan Haws and Cassie Haws | 05/26/2026 |
Cities in Forsyth 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 Forsyth 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 |
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Piedmont Federal Savings Bank | Winston Salem |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NC state + federal sources · no aggregators
State AG
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reminds North Carolinians to Protect Their Information After Recent Data Breach
May 21, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Funding for Nurses and Other Healthcare Workers
May 20, 2026
State AG
North Carolina Department of Justice Launches New Statewide Effort to Reduce Domestic Violence
May 15, 2026
State AG
ICYMI: Attorney General Jeff Jackson Protects Billions for North Carolinians with Court Ruling on Tariffs and Shuts Down Secret Data Exchange that Raised Meat Prices
May 14, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Gets Preliminary Injunction in Lawsuit Against Holly Christina Wedding Photographers
May 13, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Shuts Down Secret Data Exchange that Raised Prices on Chicken, Pork, and Turkey
May 11, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jackson Protects Billions for North Carolinians, Court Rules Tariffs Were Illegal
May 8, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Credit Card Companies to Block Illegal Vape Sales
May 7, 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 Forsyth County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Forsyth County officers kick off countdown to Special Olympics North Carolina
Law enforcement officers in Forsyth County kicked off the countdown to the Special Olympics North Carolina by carrying the Flame of Hope through Winston-Salem.
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$5 Million bond for suspect in drug bust, multiple arrests, Forsyth County deputies say
Thanks to the Forsyth County Drug Task Force (FCDTF) Detectives, the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) they were …
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Charges dropped in fatal Forsyth County crash involving deputy after troopers present new evidence, court documents show
Editor’s Note: The above video was posted on Monday when some charges were dismissed due to new evidence being presented. FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — New information in a fatal d…
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Charges reduced in fatal Forsyth County crash involving deputy after troopers present new evidence, district attorney says
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — New information in a fatal deputy-involved crash in Forsyth County last month has led to a driver’s charges being reduced, according to Forsyth County…
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Teen and his dog were gunned down, NC sheriff says. ‘There is a monster among us’
A 16-year-old boy and his dog were killed early Saturday at a rural home in Forsyth County, North Carolina, and the shooter remains at large, according to investigators. It happene…
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U-turn on Highway 74 results in fatal crash that leaves 3 dead, deputies say
THIS IS BREAKING NEWS. AND WE ARE FOLLOWING TWO BREAKING NEWS STORIES AT THIS HOUR. WE’LL GET TO A DEADLY SHOOTING IN HIGH POINT IN JUST A MOMENT. BUT FIRST, THREE PEOPLE ARE DEAD …