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Asked: Unwritten rules of Winston-Salem

Tell us you’re from the Twin City without telling us you’re from the Twin City.

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There are some things only residents could know.

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Whether you’re a Winston-Salem native, a newcomer, or somewhere in between, there are certain unwritten rules that every Winstonian knows to be true.

For instance, you might know that most locals refer to Winston-Salem as Winston or that parking meters are free on weekends. These are the kinds of insider tips that only those who live here truly understand.

Here’s what one WStoday reader shared with us:

“You can tell how long someone has lived here based on what they call the hwy through downtown: Old 40, Business 40, or Salem Pkwy.” — Lydia I.

Let us know your unspoken tips + need-to-knows for the chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter. Think: specific city knowledge, trends, and colloquialisms.

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