79-531: Ice hockey team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Winston-Salem T-Birds City Winston-Salem, North Carolina League South East Hockey League Founded 2003 Franchise history 2003–2004 Winston-Salem T-Birds The Winston-Salem T-Birds were an ice hockey team in Winston-Salem , North Carolina . They played in
158-574: A "sweeping anti-smoking" bill. Among other restrictions, this Act banned the use of any constituent, additive, herb or spice that adds a "characterizing flavor" to the tobacco product or smoke (Section 907)(a)(1)(A). The aim of this ban is to prevent children and teenagers from becoming addicted to cigarettes at a young age with the US Department of Health and Human Services citing that "studies have shown that 17 year old smokers are three times as likely to use flavored cigarettes as are smokers over
237-649: A 1999 Oregon court ruling, when she sued Phillip Morris for responsibility in the cancer death of her husband, Jesse Williams. The Supreme Court's decision overturns a ruling made by the Oregon Supreme Court that upheld the award. On April 3, 2008, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit threw out an $ 800 billion class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of a group or class of people who smoked light cigarettes. The plaintiffs' lawyers were confident that they would be able to win this suit due to
316-603: A development called " Reynoldstown ". By the time R.J. Reynolds died in 1918, his company owned 121 buildings in Winston-Salem. In 1920, with 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
395-573: 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
474-617: 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 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
553-593: 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
632-404: A group of tobacco companies to the states that sued. Further, since the suit was settled, other individuals have come forth, in class action lawsuits , claiming individual damages. The tobacco industry has historically been largely successful in this litigation process, with the majority of cases being won by the industry. During the first 42 years of tobacco litigation (between 1954 and 1996)
711-427: A history of how tobacco has been grown and marketed, see tobacco , smoking and articles on similar topics. The phrase "tobacco industry" generally refers to the companies involved in the manufacture of cigarettes , cigars , snuff , chewing tobacco and pipe tobacco. China National Tobacco Co. has become the largest tobacco company in the world by volume. Following extensive merger and acquisition activity in
790-543: 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
869-476: A long relationship with the entertainment industry. In silent era movies, back-lit smoke was often used by filmmakers to create sense of mystery and sensuality in a scene. Later, cigarettes were deliberately placed in the hands of Hollywood stars as an early phase of product placement , until health regulating bodies tightened rules on tobacco advertisement and anti-smoking groups pressured actors and studio executives against such tactics. Big Tobacco has since been
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#1732794361648948-415: 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
1027-650: A schedule for doing so. Most recently, there has been discussion within the tobacco control community of transforming the tobacco industry through the replacement of tobacco corporations by other types of business organizations that can be established to provide tobacco to the market while not attempting to increase market demand. On February 20, 2007, the US Supreme Court ruled that the Altria Group (formerly Philip Morris) did not have to pay $ 79.5 million in punitive damages awarded to Mayola Williams in
1106-492: A sharp decline in official support for producers and manufacturers of tobacco, although it contributes to the agricultural, fiscal, manufacturing, and exporting sectors of the economy. Policy and law restricting tobacco smoking has increased globally, but almost 6 trillion cigarettes are still produced each year, representing an increase of over 12% since the year 2000. Tobacco is often heavily taxed to gain revenues for governments and as an incentive for people not to smoke. For
1185-644: 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
1264-452: 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
1343-546: 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 is the second-most populous city in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, home to about 1.7 million residents. Winston-Salem
1422-485: 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 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
1501-462: Is also cut to form chewing tobacco or ground to make snuff or dipping tobacco , as well as other less common preparations. From 1617 to 1793, tobacco was the most valuable cash crop export from British North America and the United States. Until the 1960s, the United States grew, manufactured and exported more tobacco than any other country. Tobacco is an agricultural commodity product, similar in economic terms to agricultural foodstuffs :
1580-414: Is becoming increasingly restricted by the governments of countries around the world citing health issues as a reason to restrict tobaccos appeal. The tobacco industry in the United States has suffered greatly since the mid-1990s, when it was successfully sued by several U.S. states. The suits claimed that tobacco causes cancer, that companies in the industry knew this, and that they deliberately understated
1659-494: 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 is also home to six colleges and institutions, most notably Wake Forest University , Winston-Salem State University , and
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#17327943616481738-666: 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
1817-483: Is concerning to the public health community, given the industry's legacy of obfuscating many fundamental truths about their products and misleading the public with false claims, including that low-tar and so-called "light" cigarettes would reduce the harms associated with smoking. Although industry representatives are claiming interest in ENDS because of their harm-reduction potential, many observers believe that profit remains
1896-447: 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
1975-701: Is in the northwest Piedmont area of North Carolina, situated 65 miles (105 km) northwest of the geographic center of the state. According to 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
2054-452: 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 ,
2133-588: 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
2212-539: 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
2291-461: 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
2370-509: 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
2449-644: 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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2528-711: 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
2607-568: 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),
2686-481: 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 ), was subsequently purchased from John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville . On November 17, 1753, the first settlers arrived at what would later become
2765-866: The South East Hockey League for the 2003–04 season. They did not qualify for the playoffs, and folded after the season. Season-by-season record [ edit ] Season League GP W L Pts GF GA Place Playoffs 2003–04 SEHL 56 18 38 36 178 245 4th did not qualify Records [ edit ] Games: Chris Seifert , 55 Goals: Chris Seifert, 26 Assists: Chris Seifert, 32 Points: Chris Seifert, 58 PIM: Hunter Lahache, 228 External links [ edit ] The Internet Hockey Database Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Winston-Salem_T-Birds&oldid=1219565827 " Categories : South East Hockey League teams Defunct ice hockey teams in
2844-664: 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 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
2923-580: 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
3002-484: The electronic cigarette market by either buying some of the small e-cigarette companies or by starting their own e-cigarette companies. By 2014 all the major multinational tobacco companies had entered the e-cigarette market. They did so either by buying existing e-cigarette companies (including Ruyan , the original Chinese e-cigarette company, which was bought by Imperial Tobacco ) or by developing their own products. A 2017 review states, "The tobacco industry dominates
3081-529: 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
3160-499: The 1990s and 2000s as well as the spinoff of Altria 's international tobacco holdings as Philip Morris International in 2008, five firms dominate international markets – in alphabetical order: Altria still owns the Philip Morris tobacco business in the United States, but Philip Morris International has been fully independent since 2008. In most countries these companies either have long-established dominance, or have purchased
3239-451: 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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3318-583: 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 the congregation grouped around a central square (today Salem Square ). These included the church, a Brethren's House, and a Sisters' House for
3397-553: 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. Tobacco industry The tobacco industry comprises those persons and companies who are engaged in
3476-809: 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
3555-472: 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
3634-503: 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, 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
3713-554: The US, but the continued success of the industry's efforts to win these cases is questionable. In Florida, the industry has lost 77 of the 116 "Engle progeny" cases that have gone to trial. The U.S. Supreme Court has also denied the industry's major grounds for appeal of Engle cases. In June 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama signed into law the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act which has been called
3792-673: The United States Defunct ice hockey teams in North Carolina Ice hockey clubs established in 2003 Sports in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Ice hockey clubs disestablished in 2004 2003 establishments in North Carolina 2004 disestablishments in North Carolina Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description is different from Wikidata Winston-Salem, North Carolina Winston-Salem
3871-440: The age of 25". This ban however does not apply to menthol cigarettes , which are exempt from the bill. Lawsuits against the tobacco industry are primarily restricted to the United States due to differences in legal systems in other countries. Many businesses class ongoing lawsuits as a cost of doing business in the US and feel their revenue will be only marginally affected by the activities. Large tobacco companies have entered
3950-781: 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
4029-457: 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
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#17327943616484108-582: The cigarette companies. The cigarette companies try to take advantage of the existence of independent players while acting through the industry's traditional allies and front groups. On May 11, 2004, the U.S. became the 108th country to sign the World Health Organization 's Global Treaty on Tobacco Control . This treaty places broad restrictions on the sale, advertising, shipment, and taxation of tobacco products. The U.S. has not yet ratified this treaty in its Senate and does not yet have
4187-546: 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
4266-619: 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
4345-651: The devastating health, social, environmental and economic consequences of tobacco consumption and exposure to tobacco smoke ." Tobacco, one of the most widely used addictive substances in the world, is a plant native to the Americas and historically one of the most important crops grown by American farmers. More specifically, tobacco refers to any of various plants of the genus Nicotiana (especially N. tabacum ) native to tropical America and widely cultivated for their leaves, which are dried and processed chiefly for smoking in pipes , cigarettes , and cigars ; it
4424-418: The dominant motivation." Major tobacco companies are dominating the political and policy-making environments just as they have in conventional cigarette policy making. As they have done to influence tobacco control policies for conventional cigarettes, the large companies often try to stay out of sight and work through third parties that can obscure their links to the tobacco industry. The one difference from
4503-424: The e-cigarette market." All of the large tobacco companies are selling e-cigarettes. A 2017 review states, "Small companies initially dominated the electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) market, and these firms had no links to the tobacco industry. Today, however, all transnational tobacco companies sell these products. Increased concentration of the ENDS market in the hands of the transnational tobacco companies
4582-423: 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
4661-427: The following production of unmanufactured tobacco by country/region in 2022. (Figures are in thousands of tonnes .) (FAO) Much of global tobacco production is used in the manufacturing of cigarettes. The following is a chart compiled by Dr. Robert Proctor detailing the largest cigarette factories, accompanied by their estimated annual death toll due to the harms of cigarettes to health. The tobacco industry has had
4740-602: 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
4819-709: The growth, preparation for sale, shipment, advertisement, and distribution of tobacco and tobacco-related products. It is a global industry; tobacco can grow in any warm, moist environment, which means it can be farmed on all continents except Antarctica . According to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control , the "tobacco industry" encompasses tobacco manufacturers, wholesale distributors and importers of tobacco products. This evidence-based treaty expects its 181 ratified member states to implement public health policies with respect to tobacco control "to protect present and future generations from
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#17327943616484898-411: The historical pattern of industry efforts to shape tobacco policy from behind the scenes is that there are also genuine independent sellers of e-cigarettes and associated users (so-called vape shops) who are not necessarily being directed by the cigarette companies. These smaller operators are, however, losing market share to the big tobacco companies, and the real political power is now being exercised by
4977-424: 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
5056-400: The industry maintained a clean record in litigation thanks to tactics described in a R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company internal memo as "the way we won these cases, to paraphrase Gen. Patton , is not by spending all of Reynolds' money, but by making the other son of a bitch spend all of his." Between 1995 and 2005 only 59% of cases were won by the tobacco industry either outright or on appeal in
5135-439: 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
5214-400: The major domestic producer or producers (often a former state monopoly ). Until 2014 the United States had one other substantial independent firm, Lorillard , which Reynolds American, Inc. acquired. India has its own major player, ITC Limited (25.4%-owned by British American Tobacco). A small number of state monopolies survive, as well as some small independent firms. Tobacco advertising
5293-421: The price is in part determined by crop yields, which vary depending on local weather conditions. The price also varies by specific species or cultivar grown, the total quantity on the market ready for sale, the area where it is grown, the health of the plants, and other characteristics individual to product quality. Since 1964, conclusive medical evidence of the deadly effects of tobacco consumption has led to
5372-549: 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
5451-753: 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
5530-410: The significance of their findings, contributing to the illness and death of many citizens in those states. The industry was found to have decades of internal memos confirming in detail that tobacco (which contains nicotine ) is both addictive and carcinogenic (cancer-causing). The industry had long denied that nicotine is addictive . The suit resulted in a large cash settlement being paid by
5609-454: The success of Schwab v. Philip Morris wherein tobacco companies were found guilty of fraud-like charges because they were selling the idea that light cigarettes were safer than regular cigarettes. The ruling by the three-judge panel will not allow the suit to be pursued as a class, but instead need proof for why individual smokers chose light cigarettes over regular cigarettes. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates
5688-401: 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 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
5767-491: The towns were officially incorporated as "Winston-Salem" in 1913. The Reynolds family , namesake of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company , played 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
5846-589: 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 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 ,
5925-447: 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
6004-441: 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
6083-548: Was built in 1931 in New York City. In 1892, Simon Green Atkins founded Slater Industrial Academy, which later became Winston-Salem State University , 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
6162-455: Was designated by the United States federal government as an official port of entry for the United States, despite 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
6241-652: 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 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
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