Winston Salem
Whether you’re new to the area or just need to find something quickly, the links below will point you to helpful information about the City of Winston-Salem, from city services and local government to community resources and things to do. These links go to outside websites, so details may change over time. For the most current information, check with the organization directly.
🏛️ City of Winston-Salem
City services, garbage, streets, permits, utilities and general city information
CityLink: 336-727-8000
Email: citylink@cityofws.org
Text: 855-481-LINK
Address: 101 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
City of Winston-Salem
💧 Water, Sewer & Utilities
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities
Customer service / CityLink: 336-727-8000
Utilities Administration: 336-747-6862
Water/sewer emergencies: 336-727-8000
Email: citylink@cityofws.org
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities
🏫 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Main Office: 336-727-2816
Email: WSFCSInfo@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
Student Assignment: 336-748-3302
Transportation: 336-748-2287
Address: 475 Corporate Square Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
WS/FCS Schools
Helpful note for buyers: School assignment is address-specific, so buyers should verify the current assigned schools for a property before making a purchase decision.
🏢 Forsyth County Government
Main: 336-703-2020
Address: 201 N. Chestnut Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Forsyth County Government
🚔 Law Enforcement / Sheriff’s Office
Emergency: 911
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office: 336-917-7001
Non-emergency / Communications: 336-727-2112
Address: 301 N. Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office
🚌 Public Transportation
Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA)
Phone: 336-727-2000
Transportation Center: 100 W. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Winston-Salem Transit Authority
✈️ Airport
Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI)
Located in Greensboro and serving the greater Triad region.
Main: 336-665-5600
24-hour information: 336-665-5666
Address: 1000A Ted Johnson Parkway, Greensboro, NC 27409
Airport code: GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport
🏥 Healthcare
Major healthcare systems:
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Novant Health
Forsyth Medical Center
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
📚 Forsyth County Public Library
Useful for families, children, newcomers, and anyone wanting to learn more about the community.
Contact Us
336-703-BOOK (2665)
Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Central Library only).
💼 Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
Good resource for people relocating for employment or starting a business.
Phone: 336-728-9200
Address: 525 Vine Street, Suite 240, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
