The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office says crime is dropping, but those improvements come with a cost.

At a city council meeting, residents alleged a lack of transparency in the hiring process and shared concerns about what the hire could mean for the future of policing in the city.

Under current state law, data centers that invest at least $75 million do not have to pay sales and use tax on equipment or electricity. The General Assembly would need to adopt any changes.

The Winston-Salem Police Department is reminding Triad commuters that excessively loud vehicle noises are against the law. Violators may be cited without a decibel reading and fined up to $500.