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

MAYOR GOODWIN HIGHLIGHTS SUCCESS OF CARE TEAM AND FEDERAL PARTNERSHIPS TO SOLVE CRIMES DURING NATIONAL PANEL

Monday, March 27, 2023

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin spoke to the success of the City’s CARE Team and the importance of partnerships with federal agencies in investigating and solving crimes during a public safety panel at the National League of Cities’ Congressional City Conference in Washington, DC.

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MAYOR GOODWIN ANNOUNCES DATES FOR CITY-WIDE CLEAN UP

Friday, March 24, 2023

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin announced the Spring 2023 Team Up to Clean Up events will take place on April 15 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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PARKS & RECREATION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR LIFEGUARDS

Thursday, March 23, 2023

The City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for lifeguards to work at one of the City’s four pools...

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CITY COUNCIL PASSES FY 2024 BUDGET

Monday, March 20, 2023

The City of Charleston 2023 - 2024 budget, presented by Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin and Finance Director Andy Wood during the March 6 Finance Committee meeting, was approved during tonight’s Charleston City Council meeting.