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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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