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74-721: The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation in Winston-Salem , North Carolina , is a nonprofit organization classified as a 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service . The Foundation was created in 1997 by Dr. Houck Medford, to raise private funding for the Blue Ridge Parkway , one of the most visited units of the National Park system. In 2022, the Blue Ridge Parkway had more 15,711,004 million visitors. The Foundation

148-614: A division of Ferrellgas , is also headquartered in Winston-Salem. Wachovia Corporation was based in Winston-Salem until it merged with First Union Corporation in September 2001; the corporate headquarters of the combined company was located in Charlotte, until the company was purchased by Wells Fargo in December 2008. PepsiCo has its customer service center located in Winston-Salem. BB&T

222-575: A gallery of 18th- and early 19th-century furniture, ceramics , and textiles. In addition, Old Salem hosts the Cobblestone Farmers Market every Saturday during the spring season through early autumn. The market is dedicated to providing the public access to sustainably grown food and products. Bethabara Historic District is a site where Moravians from Pennsylvania first settled in North Carolina. The 195-acre (0.79 km ) area includes

296-544: A host of biological, life, and environmental science research projects. Upon full build out of the project, it is expected to be housed by two 75-acre (300,000 m ) campuses, employ approximately 2,000 people, and generate $ 50 million per year to the Triad economy. LabCorp , one of the largest clinical laboratories in the world, has its corporate headquarters and several of its testing facilities in Burlington . The following are

370-509: A large role in the history and public life of Winston-Salem. By the 1940s, 60% of Winston-Salem workers worked either for Reynolds or in the Hanes textile factories. The Reynolds company imported so much French cigarette paper and Turkish tobacco for Camel cigarettes that Winston-Salem was designated by the United States federal government as an official port of entry for the United States, despite

444-533: A lasting cultural effect. The Moravian star is used as the city's official Christmas street decoration. In addition, a 31-foot Moravian star, one of the largest in the world, sits atop the North Tower of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center during the Advent and Christmas seasons. Another star sits under Wake Forest University 's Wait Chapel during the Advent and Christmas seasons as well. Moravian star images also decorate

518-517: A lasting value and to enhance the quality of the visitor experience. The Foundation works with National Park Service, individuals, and organizations to address critical needs along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Parkway programs and initiatives must meet two criteria: to have a lasting value and to enhance the quality of the visitor experience. A major initiative of the Foundation is the rehabilitation of Moses H. Cone Memorial Park , located at milepost 294 on

592-415: A museum and a Moravian church and offers hiking, birdwatching and many varieties of trees and plants. The Reynolda House Museum of American Art features collections from the colonial period to the present day. The museum was built in 1917 by Katherine Smith Reynolds and her husband R.J. Reynolds . The facility became an art museum in 1967 and first started as a center for education and arts in 1965. Behind

666-581: A new computer assembly plant near the Triad city of Kernersville . Dell pulled out of its contract with the city, however, and left after only a few years. Additionally, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro , the largest institution of higher learning in the region, and North Carolina A&T State University have joined forces to establish the Gateway University Research Park, a technology-based entity that will focus its efforts on

740-487: A new generation of park stewards. The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022. Past projects include the restoration of the Mabry Mill waterwheel, milepost 176, the construction of restrooms at popular hiking location, Graveyard Fields , milepost 418, the rehabilitation and reopening of The Bluffs Restaurant at milepost 241, wildlife studies, and more. The organization's 2021-2022 Annual Report

814-590: A population of 48,395, Winston-Salem was the largest city in North Carolina . In 1929, the Reynolds Building was completed in Winston-Salem. Designed by William F. Lamb from the architectural firm Shreve, Lamb and Harmon , the Reynolds Building is a 314-foot (96 m) skyscraper that has 21 floors. When completed as the headquarters of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, it was the tallest building in

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888-644: A prominent crop in the Triad's rural areas and many tobacco companies like Lorillard Tobacco Company of Greensboro and Reynolds American , based in Winston-Salem , call the Piedmont Triad home. Numerous furniture manufacturers are also headquartered in the Triad area, especially in the cities of High Point (deemed the "Furniture Capital of the World"), Thomasville (known as the "Chair City"), and Lexington . The furniture and textile industries have in turn spawned large trucking, logistics, and warehousing businesses in

962-620: A prominent place in the history of the American Civil Rights Movement . The Piedmont Triad is sometimes confused with the Research Triangle , an adjacent urbanized region of North Carolina that includes the cities of Raleigh , Durham and the town of Chapel Hill , among others. Both of them are part of the Piedmont Crescent , a heavily urbanized region of the state that includes the city of Charlotte . As part of

1036-471: A public HBCU . In 1956, Wake Forest College, now known as Wake Forest University , moved to Winston-Salem from its original location in Wake Forest, North Carolina . Winston-Salem was officially dubbed the "City of Arts and Innovation" in 2014. Winston-Salem is in the northwest Piedmont area of North Carolina, situated 65 miles (105 km) northwest of the geographic center of the state. According to

1110-569: A redefining of metropolitan areas by the US Census Bureau, the old Greensboro–Winston-Salem–High Point Metropolitan Statistical Area was broken up in 2003 into five separate areas—three Metropolitan Statistical Areas and two Micropolitan Areas. In some ways, however, the region still functions as a single metropolitan area. † Indicates municipalities in Montgomery and Caswell (counties usually locally included as part of Piedmont Triad) The area

1184-622: A significant amount of the Christian population as well. The remaining Christian population (11.93%) is affiliated with other churches such as the Moravians and the United Church of Christ . Islam (0.43%) is the second-largest religion, after Christianity, followed by Judaism (0.20%). Eastern religions (0.02%) make up the religious minority. The city's long history with the Moravian church has had

1258-452: Is Cfa . The average high temperatures range from around 49 °F (9 °C) in the winter to 89 °F (32 °C) in the summer. The average low temperatures range from around 28 °F (−2 °C) in the winter to 69 °F (21 °C) in the summer. As of the 2020 census , there were 249,545 people, 94,884 households, and 53,708 families residing in the city. Winston-Salem's population grew by 8.7% from 2010 to 2020, making it

1332-552: Is also administering and developing several rail service studies that include both commuter and intercity rail. The region is served by the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC). The PTRC was formed by the merger of the Northwest Piedmont Council of Governments and Piedmont Triad Council of Governments on July 1, 2011. The PTRC is a membership organization of the 12 counties and 62 municipalities in

1406-662: Is also home to six colleges and institutions, most notably Wake Forest University , Winston-Salem State University , and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts . Siouan -speaking tribes such as the Cheraw and the Keyauwee Indians inhabited the area. Followers of the Moravian Church had interacted with Cherokees . The city of Winston-Salem is a product of the merging of

1480-434: Is available at BRPFoundation.org . Winston-Salem Winston-Salem is a city in and the county seat of Forsyth County, North Carolina , United States. At the 2020 census , the population was 249,545, making it the fifth-most populous city in North Carolina and the 91st-most populous city in the United States . The population of the Winston-Salem metropolitan area was estimated to be 695,630 in 2023. It

1554-653: Is close to a wide range of activities and services, such as the Reynolda House and Reynolda Gardens . It is known around Winston-Salem for its quiet tree-lined streets, which give it an "exclusive" feel; most homes in Buena Vista cost between $ 600,000 and several million dollars. The neighborhood is about ten minutes from downtown and five minutes from one of the city's upscale shopping centers, Thruway. Thruway Center features national chains such as Trader Joe's , Athleta, and J.Crew . Located seven miles southwest of downtown

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1628-408: Is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. Each Trustee is elected by their peers and serves a three-year term. The CEO runs the day-to-day operations of the Foundation, and is a paid staff member. The current CEO is Dr. Carolyn Ward. The Foundation is not a membership organization. Its supporters are individuals, organizations, businesses and private and family foundations as well as participants in

1702-447: Is home to 90 companies, over 3,600 workers, 1,800 students seeking a college degree, and more than 8,000 workforce trainees. The Innovation Quarter is a place for research, business, biomedical science, digital media, and clinical services. It consists of over 1,900,000 square feet (180,000 m ) feet of office, laboratory, and educational space covering more than 330 acres (130 hectares). There are more than 1,000 residential units within

1776-452: Is located three miles northeast of downtown, with Patterson Avenue running north to south and 25th Street serving as the east–west thoroughfare. The area is bound by University Parkway to the west and U.S. Route 52 to the east, stretching from 13th Street to 30th Street. The university area is situated in the north-central and northwestern sections of the city, and contains some of Winston-Salem's busiest thoroughfares. University Parkway ,

1850-1143: Is served by Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools , Rockingham County Schools , Alamance-Burlington School System , Caswell County Schools , Davidson County Schools , Randolph County School System , Stokes County Schools, Surry County Schools, Yadkin County Schools, and Guilford County Schools . The area is home to a number of religious schools, as well as a number of independent schools including Wesleyan Christian Academy , Westchester Country Day School , High Point Friends School , and High Point Christian Academy in High Point , Summit School in Winston-Salem , Bishop McGuiness Catholic High School and Forsyth Country Day School in Lewisville , Greensboro Day School , New Garden Friends School , Caldwell Academy , Vandalia Christian School , B'nai Shalom Day School , and Greensboro Montessori School in Greensboro . More than 20 institutions of higher education are located within

1924-567: Is surrounded by Northwest Boulevard to the north and west, Salem Parkway to the south, and U.S. Route 52 to the east. Downtown features attractions such as Innovation Quarter , Truist Stadium , Old Salem , and the Benton Convention Center. One of the most notable neighborhoods in the city, West End features the West End Historic District , which covers an area of 229 acres and is predominantly residential. Most of

1998-532: Is the 72nd-largest city by area in the United States and the fifth-largest city in North Carolina by population. Downtown, the central business district of Winston-Salem, is the largest in the Piedmont Triad region. With a population of approximately 14,000 and a workforce of over 27,000, downtown Winston-Salem is a hotspot for growth. Fourth Street, the "main drag", consists of bars , restaurants , retail , hotels , and luxury residential units. The area

2072-461: Is the busiest shopping district in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County . The corridor offers a variety of national "big box" retailers, including Target , Costco , and Ethan Allen . Two major companies, Novant Health and Truliant Federal Credit Union , call the boulevard home. The intersection of Hanes Mall Boulevard and Stratford Road is the second-busiest intersection in Winston-Salem, with an average daily traffic count of 54,000. North Winston

2146-504: Is the largest employer in Winston-Salem. In December 2004, the city entered into a deal with Dell , providing millions of dollars in incentives to build a computer assembly plant nearby in southeastern Forsyth County. Dell closed its Winston-Salem facility in January 2010 due to the poor economy. In January 2015, Herbalife opened a manufacturing facility in the space left vacant by Dell. Public and private investment of $ 713 million has created

2220-497: Is the second-most populous city in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, home to about 1.7 million residents. Winston-Salem is called the "Twin City" for its dual heritage, and the "Camel City" as a reference to the city's historic involvement in the tobacco industry related to locally based R. J. Reynolds' Camel cigarettes. Many natives of the city and North Carolina refer to the city as "Winston" in informal speech. Winston-Salem

2294-636: The American Alliance of Museums in 1979, one of 300 museums to receive this accreditation. There is no permanent collection of art exhibits but includes art by artists with regional, national, and international recognition. SECCA has three exhibit halls, with 9,000 square feet, and a 300-seat auditorium. Kaleideum is an interactive children's museum which offers exhibits and programs designed to develop creative thinking, strengthen language skills, and encourage curiosity for children ages birth to eight. Kaleideum has two locations, Kaleideum Downtown (formerly

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2368-688: The Ardmore Historic District , which contains over 2,000 buildings and two sites. Ardmore is near Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center , the second-largest hospital in North Carolina. Wake Forest Baptist Health is the largest employer in Forsyth County , with over 13,000 employees, and serves North Carolina , Virginia , Tennessee , and South Carolina . Major thoroughfares in Ardmore are South Hawthorne Road, Miller Street, Cloverdale Avenue, and Queen Street. Sitting northwest of downtown, Buena Vista

2442-746: The Greensboro Science Center . The North Carolina Zoo , the world's largest open-air natural habitat zoo, is located just outside the Randolph County city of Asheboro . The economy in the Piedmont Triad is a mixed economy. The Triad area is notable for large textile , tobacco , and furniture corporations. The Triad remains a national center for textile manufacturing, represented by corporations including Hanes based in Winston-Salem , Glen Raven, Inc. based in Glen Raven, and International Textile Group , based in Greensboro . Tobacco remains

2516-556: The Marketplace Mall . Old Salem is a restored Moravian settlement founded in 1766. Seventy percent of the buildings are original, and the village is a living history museum with skilled tinsmiths, blacksmiths, cobblers, gunsmiths, bakers and carpenters practicing their trades while interacting with visitors. Along with the original 18th-century buildings, Old Salem is also home to the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA),

2590-686: The Triad ) is a metropolitan region in the north-central part of the U.S. state of North Carolina anchored by three cities: Greensboro , Winston-Salem , and High Point . This close group of cities lies in the Piedmont geographical region of the United States and forms the basis of the Greensboro–Winston-Salem–High Point, NC Combined Statistical Area (CSA). As of 2012, the Piedmont Triad has an estimated population of 1,611,243 making it

2664-541: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 134.74 square miles (349.0 km ), of which 133.53 square miles (345.8 km ) is land and 1.21 square miles (3.1 km ) (0.90%) is water. The city lies within the Yadkin–Pee Dee River Basin , draining mainly via Salem Creek, Peters Creek, Silas Creek, and Muddy Creek. Less than 30 miles (50 km) north of Winston-Salem are

2738-557: The Wake Forest Innovation Quarter , an innovation district in downtown Winston-Salem which features business, education in biomedical research and engineering, information technology and digital media, as well as public gathering spaces, apartment living, restaurants, and community events. According to the Winston-Salem Business Inc.'s 2012–2013 data report on major employers, the ten largest employers in

2812-529: The poverty line . 26.2% of the total population, 31.6% of those under the age of 18, and 8.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. About 54.14% of the population identifies as being religiously affiliated. Christianity is the largest religion, with Baptists (15.77%) making up the largest religious denomination, followed by Methodists (12.79%) and Catholics (4.39%). Pentecostals (2.97%), Episcopalians (1.3%), Presbyterians (2.59%), Lutherans (0.96%), Latter-Day Saints (0.90%) make up

2886-462: The 1880s, there were many different tobacco factories in the town, with notable ones owned by Pleasant Hanes and R.J. Reynolds . Pleasant Hanes would later go on to found Hanes (formerly called Shamrock Knitting Mills) in 1900. Robert Gray, as a featured speaker at the 1876 centennial celebration, was the first to mention the two towns as one. In the 1880s, the US Post Office began referring to

2960-484: The 33rd largest combined statistical area in the United States. The metropolitan area is connected by Interstates 40 , 85 , 73 , and 74 and is served by the Piedmont Triad International Airport . Long known as one of the primary manufacturing and transportation hubs of the southeastern United States , the Triad is also an important educational, healthcare, and cultural region and occupies

3034-451: The 4- to 8-lane boulevard named after Wake Forest University , serves as the downtown–north connector. Neighborhoods within the area include Alspaugh and Mount Tabor. The area is bound by North Point Boulevard to the north, Coliseum Drive to the south, University Parkway to the east, and Silas Creek Parkway and Reynolda Road to the west. Other thoroughfares within the area are Polo Road, Reynolds Boulevard, and Deacon Boulevard. Attractions in

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3108-625: The Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock, North Carolina . The nonprofit worked with the National Park Service to complete exterior repairs at Flat Top Manor , former home of Moses H. and Bertha Cone, and additional improvements to surrounding carriage trails at the 3,500-acre park. Since 2013, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has funded concert programming at the Blue Ridge Music Center, located at milepost 213 on

3182-589: The Blue Ridge Parkway near Galax, Virginia , in keeping with the nonprofit’s goal to ensure cultural and historical preservation. The Foundation also sponsors the Kids in Parks program, along with the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation . The program's mission is to increase physical activity of children and their families, decrease time spent using electronic devices, and engage

3256-506: The Children's Museum of Winston-Salem) and Kaleideum North (formerly SciWorks). Kaleideum Downtown features many permanent and rotating exhibits, including a recreated Krispy Kreme doughnut assembly line and delivery truck. Kaleideum North features a planetarium, a collection of small live animals including a Blue-and-yellow macaw , and other health and natural history exhibits. Piedmont Triad The Piedmont Triad (or simply

3330-801: The Global Institute on Innovation Districts, making it one of the leading districts of its kind in the world. Winston-Salem is home to Hanes Mall , one of the largest shopping malls in North Carolina . The area surrounding the mall along Stratford Road and Hanes Mall Boulevard has become one of the city's largest shopping districts. Other notable shopping areas exist in the city, including Thruway Center (the city's first shopping center), Hanes Point Shopping Center, Hanes Commons, Stratford Commons, Stratford Village, Reynolda Village, Pavilions, Shoppes at Hanestowne Village, Burke Mill Village Shopping Center, Oak Summit Shopping Center, Stone's Throw Plaza, Cloverdale Plaza Shopping Center Silas Creek Crossing, and

3404-464: The Innovation Quarter. The goal is to drive even more economic development and create programs for tenants and residents for new ideas. Because of its location in downtown Winston-Salem, the Innovation Quarter serves as a creative and welcoming urban place for scientists, innovators, and technology leaders. In 2019, the Innovation Quarter became one of the first nine steering committee members of

3478-1068: The North Carolina State Employees Campaign and the Combined Federal Campaign. A portion of funding for the Foundation comes from sales of the North Carolina Blue Ridge Parkway specialty license plate. All supporters receive The Scenic , a journal describing the Foundation's activities and improvement projects on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation also has a free electronic newsletter. The Foundation has additional offices in Asheville, N.C., and Galax and Lynchburg, Va. The Foundation exists to support Blue Ridge Parkway programs and projects related to cultural and historic preservation, education and outreach, natural resource protection, and enhanced visitor amenities. The Foundation's support of Parkway programs must meet two criteria: to have

3552-618: The Salem Congregation sold land north of Salem to the newly formed Forsyth County for a county seat. The new town was called "the county town" or Salem until 1851, when it was renamed Winston for a local hero of the Revolutionary War , Joseph Winston . For its first two decades, Winston was a sleepy community. In 1868, work began by Salem and Winston business leaders to connect the town to the North Carolina Railroad . By

3626-553: The Triad, including: Three prominent boarding schools also call the Triad home: Salem Academy , Oak Ridge Military Academy , and the American Hebrew Academy . Major art and historical museums contribute to the cultural climate of the region, including the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA), The Reynolda House Museum of American Art , Old Salem , High Point Historical Museum, Mendenhall Plantation,

3700-484: The Triad. Winston-Salem , for instance, founded within its downtown the Piedmont Triad Research Park , now known as Wake Forest Innovation Quarter , a highly interactive, 200-acre, master-planned innovation community developed to support life science and information technology research and development. Dell, Inc. , in the early 2000s struck a deal with local officials allowing for the construction of

3774-531: The United States south of Baltimore, Maryland , and it was named the best building of the year by the American Institute of Architects . The building is well known for being the predecessor and prototype for the much larger Empire State Building , which was built in 1931 in New York City. In 1892, Simon Green Atkins founded Slater Industrial Academy, which later became Winston-Salem State University ,

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3848-755: The Weatherspoon Museum of Modern Art (located on the campus of UNCG ), Blandwood Mansion and Gardens , the Greensboro Historical Museum, Guilford Battleground National Military Park , and the Charlotte Hawkins Brown State Museum. The area also has its fair share of scientific museums, such as SciWorks , the International Civil Rights Center and Museum , the Wake Forest Museum of Anthropology , and

3922-730: The area include the Winston-Salem Entertainment-Sports Complex , which includes LJVM Coliseum ; the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds ; Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex ; Truist Field ; Truist Stadium ; and David F. Couch Ballpark . The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds also hosts the Carolina Classic Fair , formerly the Dixie Classic Fair. The fair is one of the most-visited fairs in North America and

3996-424: The area. Popular brands like "Thomasville" and "Lexington" are derived from the names of these cities. Recently, however, many furniture and tobacco factories have been closing and/or laying off workers across the region in response to escalating industrial globalization. After many of the old industries in the area began to die out, many Piedmont Triad cities began encouraging technological businesses to move into

4070-401: The buildings in West End were built between 1887 and 1930. Major thoroughfares in West End are West End Boulevard, Northwest Boulevard, and West First Street, which leads into downtown Winston-Salem. The neighborhood offers an urban lifestyle, with shops , parks , restaurants , and services all located within the neighborhood. Ardmore, the largest neighborhood in Winston-Salem, features

4144-433: The city being 200 miles (320 km) inland. Winston-Salem was the eighth-largest port of entry in the United States by 1916. In 1917, the Reynolds company bought 84 acres (340,000 m ) of property in Winston-Salem and built 180 houses that it sold at cost to workers, to form a development called " Reynoldstown ". By the time R.J. Reynolds died in 1918, his company owned 121 buildings in Winston-Salem. In 1920, with

4218-546: The city in 2017 was 56.1% White , 34.7% Black or African American , 2.2% Asian American , 0.3% Native American , 0.1% Native Hawaiian and other Pacific native alone, and 2.3% two or more races . In addition, 14.8% was Hispanic or Latino , of any race. Non-Hispanic Whites were 45.8% of the population in 2017. 38.4% were married couples living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who

4292-400: The city were: According to the Winston-Salem Business Inc.'s 2012 data report on major industries, the major industries in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County are by percentage: The east end of downtown Winston-Salem is anchored by the Innovation Quarter , one of the fastest-growing urban-based districts in the United States. Governed by the Wake Forest School of Medicine , the Innovation Quarter

4366-406: The congregation grouped around a central square (today Salem Square ). These included the church, a Brethren's House, and a Sisters' House for the unmarried members of the congregation, which owned all the property in town. For many years, only members of the Moravian Church were permitted to live in the settlement. This practice had ended by the American Civil War . Many of the original buildings in

4440-423: The fifth largest city in North Carolina. At the 2017 census estimate , the population was 244,605, with 94,105 households and a population density of 1,846 people per square mile. Winston-Salem was 53.0% female, and 27.8% of its firms were owned by women. The median age was 35 years. 23.9% of the population was under 18 years old, and 13.7% of the population was 65 years or older. The racial composition of

4514-602: The former Budget Inn property and build 60 apartment units with a 4,000-square-foot community space. PCCI plans to build a four-story building that will house The Shalom Project in the bottom floor, along with other businesses. The city of Winston-Salem has a humid subtropical climate , characterized by cool winters and warm, humid summers. Throughout the year, temperatures typically stay between 32 °F (0 °C) and 88 °F (31 °C), rarely dropping below 19 °F (−7 °C) or exceeding 94 °F (34 °C). The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate

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4588-445: The goal of enhancing all forms of transportation through regional cooperation. PART Express Bus provides express service to each major Triad city from Piedmont Triad International Airport, while Connections Express connects the Triad to Duke and UNC Medical Centers. PART also has Express Bus service to outlying counties that surround the Triad including Surry, Stokes, Davidson, Yadkin, and Randolph Counties and soon to be Davie County. PART

4662-424: The house is a 16-acre lake called "Lake Katherine", which was reverted into wetlands and has a wide variety of wildlife. Many of buildings were changed into shops, boutiques, and restaurants that still operate today. This house still is a main attraction in Winston-Salem. The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art is a multimedia contemporary art gallery in Winston-Salem that was founded in 1956 and accredited by

4736-439: The lobby of the city's landmark Reynolds Building. Winston-Salem is the location of the corporate headquarters of HanesBrands , Inc., Lowes Foods Stores, Quality Oil Company, Reynolds American (parent of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company ), Reynolda Manufacturing Solutions, K&W Cafeterias (until 2022), and TW Garner Food Company (makers of Texas Pete ). Blue Rhino , the nation's largest propane exchange company and

4810-418: The location of a new town. The town established on the chosen site was given the name of Salem (from "Shalom", Hebrew meaning "Peace", after the Canaanite city mentioned in the Book of Genesis ) chosen for it by the Moravians' late patron Count Zinzendorf . On January 6, 1766, the first tree was felled for the building of Salem. Salem was a typical Moravian settlement congregation, with the public buildings of

4884-408: The most prominent regional shopping centers/malls in the Piedmont Triad region: The Triad is home to an extensive freeway network, which is in the process of undergoing a major expansion. Four major Interstate highways and numerous secondary Interstate routes and US routes serve the region: Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) is the Triad's 10-county regional organization with

4958-441: The remains of the ancient Sauratown Mountains , named for the Saura people who once lived in much of the Piedmont area, including what is now Winston-Salem. Winston-Salem is located 16 miles northwest of High Point , 25 miles west of Greensboro , and 69 miles northeast of Charlotte . The city of Winston-Salem consists of 66 constituent neighborhoods, covering 25 ZIP codes and a total area of 135 square miles. Winston-Salem

5032-497: The second-most-visited in North Carolina, next to the North Carolina State Fair . Community renovations are planned for the corner of Peters Creek Parkway and Academy Street. On September 11, 2018, The Winston-Salem Journal reported that The City of Winston-Salem Committee had approved the Peters Creek Community Initiative project, which is a collaboration of The Shalom Project, the North Carolina Housing Foundation, and The National Development Council. The group plans to purchase

5106-454: The settlement have been restored or rebuilt and are now part of Old Salem Museums & Gardens . Salem was incorporated as a town in December 1856. Salem Square and God's Acre Cemetery , the Moravian graveyard, have been the site of the Moravian sunrise service each Easter morning since 1772. This service, sponsored by all the Moravian church parishes in the city, attracts thousands of worshipers each year, some from overseas. In 1849,

5180-431: The two neighboring towns of Winston and Salem in 1913. The origin of the town of Salem dates to 1753, when Bishop August Gottlieb Spangenberg , on behalf of the Moravian Church , selected a settlement site in the three forks of Muddy Creek . He called this area "die Wachau" ( Latin form Wachovia ) after the ancestral estate of Count Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf . The land, just short of 99,000 acres (400 km ),

5254-401: The two towns together as Winston-Salem. In 1899, after nearly a decade of contention, the United States Post Office Department established the Winston-Salem post office in Winston, with the former Salem office serving as a branch. After a referendum the towns were officially incorporated as "Winston-Salem" in 1913. The Reynolds family , namesake of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company , played

5328-447: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.06. The median household income was $ 41,228, and the median family income was $ 53,222. The mean household income was $ 60,637, and the mean family income was $ 74,938. Males had a median income of $ 41,064, versus $ 33,683 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 24,728. 20.6% of the population and 15.7% of all families were below

5402-441: Was also based in Winston-Salem until it was merged with SunTrust Banks in December 2019; the corporate headquarters of the combined company were relocated to Charlotte. Although traditionally associated with the textile and tobacco industries, Winston-Salem is transforming itself to be a leader in the nanotech , high-tech and biotech fields. Medical research is a fast-growing local industry, and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

5476-404: Was subsequently purchased from John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville . On November 17, 1753, the first settlers arrived at what would later become the town of Bethabara . This town, despite its rapid growth, was not designed to be the primary settlement on the tract. Some residents expanded to a nearby settlement, called Bethania , in 1759. Finally, lots were drawn to select among suitable sites for

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