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Asked: What have you come to appreciate about Winston-Salem over time?

Tell us what you’ve discovered that makes the Twin City special.

Blue, yellow, green, orange, and navy mural with camel, coffee pot, Texas Pete bottle, shell station, doughnut, city skyline, dogwood bloom and Moravian star.

This mural’s got the right idea.

Mural by @Christina.Parrish.Art, photo by WStoday

Whether Winston-Salem is your hometown or you’re still getting settled in, there are plenty of unique things to discover around town. That got us thinking — what is it that you’ve grown to appreciate + cherish about our corner of the universe? We want to know.

To start things off, City Editor Cambridge has entered the chat. I’ve called the Twin City home for nearly a decade and I love seeing people being bold enough to go for it. I admire Winstonians’ dedication to sharing their talents with the world, whether that’s becoming a business owner or making their mark with art. The community rallies around our neighbors, too — supporting and celebrating each other feels like Winston-Salem’s superpower.

Have you had an experience that’s made you stop and think about Winston-Salem’s special qualities? We’d appreciate it if you shared it with us. Bonus: check out what our followers are saying.

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