Winston-Salem is the county seat of Forsyth County and the fifth-largest city in North Carolina. It is home to Wake Forest University and major companies like Reynolds Tobacco. Downtown Winston-Salem has undergone revitalization and features art galleries, restaurants, and innovation quarters.

The Piedmont Triad region of central North Carolina is known for its rolling hills, small towns, and manufacturing economy. Major cities in the Triad include Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and High Point. The region has a rich history shaped by Moravian settlers and the textile industry.

Clemmons is a small town just southwest of Winston-Salem that has developed as a suburb in recent decades. It grew up around the historic Tanglewood Park and is home to many commuters. Clemmons retains a classic small town feel with its quaint downtown area featuring shops and eateries. Community events like concerts and holiday celebrations embody Clemmons' sense of togetherness.

Lewisville is a suburb situated north of Winston-Salem along the Yadkin River. It started as an 18th century Moravian settlement and later became a trading hub. Lewisville celebrates its heritage through events like the Shallow Ford Regatta dragon boat race. As Lewisville grows, it aims to maintain its identity as a family-friendly community with good schools and recreation.

Kernersville is a suburb with close business ties to Winston-Salem that has seen rapid population growth. Downtown Kernersville has a cute Main Street area with boutiques and restaurants. Kernersville is proud of its parks and historic sites like the Fourth of July Park. As both a railroad town and a hub of the tobacco industry, Kernersville has an intriguing history that shapes its community spirit.

Pfafftown is a small unincorporated community west of Winston-Salem near the Yadkin River. It was originally settled by German immigrants in the 1750s. Pfafftown retains its historic rural character, with farms, grassy fields, and forested areas defining the landscape. The center of Pfafftown features antique shops, a feed and seed store, and a home cooking restaurant that preserve its old-fashioned charm. Pfafftown's community gathers annually for events like its Christmas parade, celebrating the town's traditions.

Rural Hall is a historic rural town northwest of Winston-Salem. It was once home to numerous tobacco farms and revolved around the tobacco industry. Today, antique shops fill historic downtown buildings in Rural Hall. The Rural Hall Corn Festival celebrates the town's agricultural roots. While it sits near the growth of Winston-Salem, Rural Hall maintains its small town community and connection to its farming and Moravian heritage. Historic homes and scenic rural vistas surround the charming, laidback downtown.

Forsyth County’s major city is Winston-Salem, but also includes towns like Clemmons and Kernersville as well as rural areas. Moravian history and higher education are notable influences in Forsyth County.

Davie County is a more rural county west of Winston-Salem. It is known for its scenic beauty and captivating towns like Mocksville and Bermuda Run. Agriculture and natural landscapes shape the way of life here.