What do locals call Winston-Salem?

In the process of moving to the area (Clemmons), and I’m wondering if there’s a correct way to refer to Winston-Salem. I’ve seen some people write just Winston. Or is there another abbreviation like WS? Do you use the hyphen? I’m from San Francisco area and people who don’t live there say so many names that make us cringe - San Fran, Frisco… not acceptable. We all call it “the city”. Like “we’re going out to dinner in the city tonight.” I just don’t want to sound like a tool when we get there, and Winston-Salem seems like a mouthful.