Winston-Salem
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Forsyth County, NC |
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Winston-Salem is a city located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 185,776. It is the county seat of Forsyth County, North Carolina, and it is the fifth-largest city in the state.
The Old Salem district and related Historic Bethabara site are the city's oldest historical attractions. Also of historical interest is Reynolda Village (which includes Reynolda Gardens and the Reynolda House Museum of American Art). Other sites of interest include the Horne Creek Historic Farm, Tanglewood Park, the SciWorks educational facility, and SECCA, the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art.
Winston-Salem is also the location of the corporate headquarters of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco corporation, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc., and Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T). The Wachovia Corporation was based in Winston-Salem until it merged with First Union Corporation in September 2001; the corporate headquarters of the combined company are now located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
In December 2004, the city landed a deal with Dell, Inc. to build a computer assembly plant nearby in southeastern Forsyth County, near the junction of Interstate 40 and US Route 311. To attract Dell, the city offered an incentive package that could reach almost $38 million dollars. The State offered additional incentives which could reach $267 million. The incentive packages have sparked a lawsuit and received criticism including that of state representative Paul Luebke, who said that he thinks "North Carolina dramatically overpaid Dell to come here." [1]. Despite the controversy, construction of the plant was completed during the summer of 2005, and the plant celebrated its official opening on October 5, 2005 with 350 employees. Dell expects the number of local employees to increase to 700 by September 2006 and economic studies have projected that, by 2010, the region will gain 1,500 Dell jobs and potentially as many as 6,000 indirect jobs. .[2]
The Winston-Salem MSA has an estimated population of 441,607 according to the 2004 estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau. The combined statistical area (CSA) of Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point has a July 1, 2004 population of 1,335,217. Source: US Bureau of the Census Released April 2005
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History
Salem
The origin of the town of Salem dates back to January 1753, when Bishop August Gottlieb Spangenberg, on behalf of the Moravian church, selected a settlement site which he called "Muddy Creek du Wachau" (Wachovia, named after the Austrian estate of Count Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf). The land, just short of 99,000 acres (400 km²), was subsequently purchased from John Carteret, 1st 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. Instead, the guidance of the Lord was sought for selection of a new town by drawing lots among sites which were suitable. The town established on the chosen site was given the name of Salem (for "peace").
Winston
In 1849 the town of Winston was founded, named after a local hero of the Revolutionary War, Joseph Winston, who was well-known in the town of Salem. Shortly thereafter both Winston and Salem were incorporated into the newly formed Forsyth County, It thrived as an industrial town, producing tobacco products, furniture and textiles. In 1851 Winston was designated the county seat, and, with plans to connect the cities of Winston and Salem, the county courthouse square was placed just one mile north of Salem's square.
Winston-Salem
In 1889, the United States Postal Service combined the mail offices for the two towns, and the towns were officially joined as "Winston-Salem" in 1913.
The Reynolds family (see Richard Joshua Reynolds and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company) played a large role in the history and public life of Winston-Salem.
Geography
Winston-Salem is located at 36°6'10" North, 80°15'38" West (36.102764, -80.260491)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 283.9 km² (109.6 mi²). 281.9 km² (108.8 mi²) of it is land and 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.71% water.
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Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 185,776 people, 76,247 households, and 46,205 families residing in the city. The population density is 659.0/km² (1,706.7/mi²). There are 82,593 housing units at an average density of 293.0/km² (758.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 55.57% White, 37.10% African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 4.29% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. 8.64% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 76,247 households out of which 28.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% are married couples living together, 16.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.4% are non-families. 33.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.32 and the average family size is 2.95.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $37,006, and the median income for a family is $46,595. Males have a median income of $32,398 versus $26,335 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,468. 15.2% of the population and 11.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.0% of those under the age of 18 and 11.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Winston-Salem is served by Greensboro, North Carolina's Piedmont Triad International Airport. The airport also serves much of the surrounding area, including High Point, North Carolina.
Economy
Many major companies including Krispy Kreme, R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and Wachovia were founded in Winston-Salem. Although traditionally associated with the textile, furniture, and tobacco industries, Winston-Salem is attempting to attract new businesses in the nanotech, high-tech and bio-tech fields. Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is the largest employer in Winston-Salem.
Features and attractions
Education
Winston-Salem's public school system is Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, which has most of its schools inside Winston-Salem. WS/FC Schools include 41 elementary schools, 17 middle schools and 15 high schools. Winston-Salem also has many great universities, including: Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, North Carolina School of the Arts, Salem College, Piedmont Baptist College, and Winston-Salem Bible College. Private and Parochial schools also make up a significant portion of Winston-Salem’s educational establishment. Until 2001 Winston-Salem was home to Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (now in Kernersville, N.C.), one of only 3 Catholic High Schools in North Carolina. Catholic elementary schools include St. Leo The Great and Our Lady of Mercy (which now resides on the same location as the original Bishop McGuinness). Forsyth Country Day School and Summit School are the preeminent secular private schools in the city.
Museums
Museums are an important portion of Winston-Salem's heritage. The Reynolda House Museum of American Art (built by the founder of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company) is Winston-Salem's premiere museum. The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) is a local art museum worthy of interest. The Wake Forest University Museum of Anthropology is an excellent anthropological museum, maintained by Wake Forest University, that has many fascinating artifacts and other important pieces of history. The city also offers places oriented for children. SciWorks is a fun, interactive museum for children, teaching basics in all areas of science, and offering fun experiments and educational tours. The Children's Museum of Winston-Salem is based on classic stories and fairy tales and has several offering for younger children.
Art
Winston-Salem is often referred to as the "City of the Arts," in part because of its history, in having the first arts council in the United States, founded in 1949, and for the local art schools and attractions. These include the North Carolina School of the Arts, the Piedmont Opera Theater, the Winston-Salem Symphony, the Stevens Center for the Performing Arts, and the Sawtooth Center for Visual Arts. There are many galleries and workshops in the city's art district centered at Sixth and Trade streets. The city plays host to the National Black Theatre Festival and the RiverRun Film Festival. Winston-Salem is also the home of the Art-o-mat, and houses nine of them throughout the city.
Sports
Winston-Salem provides a number of athletic attractions. The Warthogs are a Class A Minor-League baseball team currently affiliated with the Chicago White Sox. The team plays its home games at historic Ernie Shore Field from April to early September. Its players have included Carlos Lee, Joe Crede, and Aaron Rowand, all of whom have played extensively at the major league level. Wake Forest University and Winston-Salem State University both have outstanding basketball programs. Wake Forest plays in the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum which has quickly become one of the nations toughest venues since Coach Skip Prosser's arrival in 2001. The Deacons have consitently been nationally ranked and made numerous post season appearances including an NIT championship in 2000 and a trip to the Sweet Sixteen in 2004. Wake Forest University's football team plays it games in Groves Stadium which seats 31,500 and is located across the street from the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum . Wake Forest also fields outstanding women's teams; its field hockey team won three consecutive national championships between 2002 and 2004. NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series racing takes place from March until August at city-owned Bowman Gray Stadium, after which the stadium is converted for football and is used by Winston-Salem State University for Rams games. Besides major sports, Winston-Salem offers a variety of community and children's programs. Winston-Salem's YMCAs are a great place for exercise and athletics for both children and adults. Community recreation centers also provide cost-effective exercise and sports. Dodgeball is a recreational sport that has recently gained regional interest. Winston-Salem Parks and Recreation also maintains several community pools for which memberships are available.
Media
Newspapers
The Winston-Salem Journal is the main daily newspaper in Winston-Salem. The Winston-Salem Chronicle is a weekly newspaper that focuses on the African-American community.
Radio Stations
These radio stations are located in Winston-Salem, and are listed by call letters, station number, and name. Many more radio stations can be picked up in Winston-Salem, however, they are not located in Winston-Salem.
- WFDD, 88.5 FM, Wake Forest University (NPR Affiliate)
- WBFJ, 89.3 FM, Music From The Heart (Religious)
- WSNC, 90.5 FM, Winston-Salem State University
- WXRI, 91.3 FM, Southern Gospel
- WMQX, 93.1 FM, Oldies 93
- WTQR, 104.1 FM, Country Radio
- WKZL, 107.5 FM, #1 Hit Music Station
- WSJS, 600 AM, News-Talk Radio
- WPIP, 880 AM, Berean Christian School
- WAAA, 980 AM, Oldies
- WPOL, 1340 AM, The Light Gospel Music
- WTOB, 1380 AM, Spanish Radio
- WSMX, 1500 AM, Religious Radio
- WFBJ, 1550 AM, Music From The Heart (Religious)
Television stations
Winston-Salem makes up part of the Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point television designated market area. These stations are listed by call letters, channel number, network and city of license.
- WFMY-TV, 2, CBS, Greensboro
- WGHP-TV, 8, FOX, High Point
- WXII-TV, 12, NBC, Winston-Salem
- WGPX-TV, 16, Pax, Burlington
- WTWB-TV, 20, WB, Lexington
- WUNL-TV, 26, PBS/UNCTV, Winston-Salem
- WXLV-TV, 45, ABC, Winston-Salem
- WUPN-TV, 48, UPN, Greensboro
- WLXI-TV, 61, TBN, Greensboro
Surrounding Areas
Some minor outlying areas and surrounding cities are:
- Dozier, North Carolina
- Seward, North Carolina
- Pfafftown, North Carolina
- Old Town, North Carolina
- Lewisville, North Carolina
- Rural Hall, North Carolina
- Clemmons, North Carolina
- Wallburg, North Carolina
- Union Cross, North Carolina
- Kernersville, North Carolina
- Walkertown, North Carolina
- Stanleyville, North Carolina
- Tobaccoville, North Carolina
- Greensboro, North Carolina (in Guilford County)
- High Point, North Carolina (in Guilford County)
See also
- Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools School district
- Piedmont Triad
- I-85 Corridor
- SC-NC-VA Tornado Outbreak
External links
- Official website of Winston-Salem, NC
- Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce
- Winston-Salem Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Winston-Salem Journal
- Dixie Classic Fair in Winston-Salem
- Maps and aerial photos
- Street map from Google Local or Yahoo! Maps
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
- Satellite image from Google Local or Microsoft Virtual Earth
