ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA
Winston-Salem,
NC was voted onto the prestigious list of "American's
Most Livable Cities" in April, 2004 by Partners
for Livable Communities. Known as 'City of The
Arts', rated 5th among large cities for career
opportunities by National Business Employers Weekly,
boasting the lowest cost of living in the state of North
Carolina, along with being voted in the top 20 for
cities with the highest quality of life (Business
Development Outlook Magazine), it's easy to see why
Winston-Salem residents are proud of their city and
delighted to live here.
Located in Forsyth
County, in North Carolina's lovely Piedmont
Triad region, Winston-Salem is situated halfway
between Atlanta and Washington DC, and less than 90
minutes from Raleigh and
Charlotte.
Its population of just over 185,000 (Census 2000) enjoy
being only four hours from the ocean and a mere two hour
drive to the beautiful Blue
Ridge mountains. Protected by mountain
barriers, the Piedmont region enjoys a mild climate.
Snowfall is rare and the average summer temperature is a
mellow 77 degrees, while the average winter temperature
is 45.
The business climate is one of excitement and growth.
Built on the tobacco and textiles industries, today's
Winston-Salem has become home to banking firms, medical
research and biotechnology industries and many
international corporations. Winston-Salem
, NC is now the 11th largest financial center in the
nation.
Known as the 'city built on cooperation',
Winston-Salem has a proud African-American heritage
and culture. The Delta
Arts Center, the Diggs
Gallery and the North
Carolina Black Repertory Company are just a
few of the organizations devoted to honoring and
preserving this rich heritage.
Art and culture is important to the city of
Winston-Salem. Since the first Moravian
settlers came to the area, bringing their music and
their crafts, Winston-Salem residents have had a long
tradition of supporting the arts. Dozens of
museums abound, the North
Carolina School of Arts is found here, as well as
the National
Black Theatre Festival.
It's easy to see why Winston-Salem, NC is indeed a
most 'livable city'.
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