Census 2000-2008 Subcounty Population Estimates

The Census Bureau under embargo has provided us with the July 1, 2008 Subcounty Population Estimates for every state, county and city/town/place in the nation.

Last Name Rankings

See how your last name ranks nationally, with racial demographic breakdowns (provided by U.S. census Bureau).

RealtyTrac Foreclosure Database

The RealtyTrac Foreclosure Market Report tracks monthly foreclosure activity at the state and county level. Data is collected from more than 2,200 counties nationwide, and those counties account for more than 90 percent of the U.S. population.

2008 New Burke Businesses

This database includes information on 205 companies and other enterprises in Burke County who filed new registrations with the N.C. Secretary of State's office in 2008.

Business Bankruptcies

Search bankruptcies by state, county or percentage change from 2006-07 and 2007-08.

Home Improvement How-Tos

Need to install new kitchen cabinets? No problem.
Search our HOW-TO database for instructions on projects
ranging from cabinet installation to adding tile accents!

Environmentally-Friendly Cars

Search this database of auto makers to find environmentally sound cars powered by electricity, hyrdogen, ethanol and natural gas.

Burke County Church Directory

Browse through churches in the Burke County area. You can sort by city and by denomination.

If you have a church you want added to the list, send an email to Erin Simpson at esimpson@mediageneral.com.

Text Messaging Dictionary

If CUL8R, FOMCL or PLZ4GVM does not compute, you'll find our text lingo database quite XLNT.

2008 Toy Recall Database

More than 22 million toys that have been recalled in 2007 by U.S. companies that planned to distribute them. Find the complete list in our interactive database.

IRS Stimulus Check Database

Missing your check from the IRS? Search our database to see if the IRS has your check waiting for you.

FBI Crime Database

The FBI's UCR Program collects offenses known to law enforcement for violent crime and property crime, as well as data regarding clearances of these offenses.

Golf Course Finder

Search for golf courses around the country, including addresses, phone numbers, greens fees and a map to help you find it.

NASDTEC Sanctioned Teachers

The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Clearinghouse is the collection point for professional educator discipline actions taken by professional standards boards, commissions and state departments of education.

FBI Hate Crimes Database

The agency annually releases statistics crimes that are motivated by various forms of prejudice including race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity and disability.

Worst Nursing Homes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a list of those nursing homes that have had a history of serious quality issues and are included in a special program to stimulate improvements in their quality of care.

Recipe Swap

Browse a recipe collection by dietary need, cooking time or type.