Winston-Salem is the largest city in the State of North Carolina and the seat of Forsyth County. It's likely you know Winston-Salem for it's historic role in the tobacco trade. It's been nicknamed "Camel City" in reference to tobacco, "City of the Arts" for the commitment to fine arts and theater, and called simply "The Dash" by many locals.

Winston-Salem offers the Reynolda House Museum of American Art. The Reynolda House was built by Katharine Smith and R.J. Reynolds in 1917 and was recently restored with help from the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.

Additionally, Winston-Salem offers the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) for visitors who flock to town for Nationally recognized festivals like the National Black Theatre Festival, RiverRun International Film Festival, and the Reynolda Film Festival started by local Wake Forest students in 2007.

A number of Winston-Salem residents are drawn to the city because there are many outstanding schools. Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Salem College, Piedmont Baptist College, Winston-Salem Bible College, and Forsyth Technical Community College are all located within city limits.

As the seat of Forsyth County, Winston-Salem is responsible for playing host to a bevy of government facilities including legislative and legal facilities. Forsyth County Courts are located in Winston-Salem, along with city courts, which are responsible for handling most cases that arise in the area including personal injury lawsuit, wrongful termination, divorce, and criminal cases.