Welcome To Charleston, West Virginia

The Cultural, Recreational, and Business Capital of the Appalachian Mountains

Greetings from Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin

Welcome to the City of Charleston, West Virginia, where our people are known for genuine hospitality and follow their passions to make our city a great place to live, visit and invest in the future. Charleston is the capital city of West Virginia, and our elected leaders and citizens work every day to develop our city as the cultural, recreational and business capital of the Appalachian Mountain region.

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin

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Recent News

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR 18th ANNUAL CHARLESTON WINTER SERIES

Thursday, November 5, 2026

(Charleston, W. Va.) – The City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Department announces registration is open for the 18th Annual Charleson Winter Series. The three-race series includes a 5K run/3k walk on December 13, 2026, an 8K run/4k walk on January 17, 2027, and a 10K run/5k walk on February 21, 2027. All races take place at 2 p.m., starting at the University of Charleston Pharmacy School Parking lot. Participants who register for the full series, before the day of the first race, will receive a commemorative hoodie.

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City Council Approves Citizen Appreciation Parking

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

During Monday’s regularly scheduled meeting, Charleston City Council approved Citizen Appreciation Parking. This waives hourly parking fees at all metered on-street parking spaces on November 28, December 5, December 12, December 19, December 26, and January 2, 2027.

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ALISON JUDGE BIBBEE APPOINTED TO WARD 16 COUNCIL SEAT

Monday, November 2, 2026

Lifelong Charleston resident Alison Judge Bibbee was appointed to fill former Council Member John Gianola’s Ward 16 City Council seat during tonight’s Charleston City Council meeting. Bibbee was nominated and approved to serve immediately.

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CITY OF CHARLESTON ANNOUNCES 2026 HOLIDAY REFUSE & RECYLING SCHEDULE

Monday, November 2, 2026

The City of Charleston announced modified refuse and recycling collection schedules for the weeks of Thanksgiving (November 23-27), Christmas (December 21-25), and New Year’s (December 28 –January 1). 