City of Charleston News

The City of Charleston Office of Public Art is accepting submissions from Kanawha County students, grades K-12, for the Youth Arts 2026 City of Charleston Juried Exhibition. Artwork will be on display from March 30 – April 2 in the Clendenin Lobby of the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, with a reception and awards ceremony taking place on April 2 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Theater. Artists whose entries are accepted will be notified before the exhibit opening.

The City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Department announced the 2026 Magic Island Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 4, at Magic Island, offering a full morning of springtime fun for families.

The City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Department will host Urban Fishing on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday March 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the North Charleston Community Center, offering families and youth an opportunity to experience fishing in an accessible, neighborhood setting.

Due to inclement weather, City of Charleston buildings and facilities—including City Hall and the City Service Center, and other administrative offices—will close at 1:30 p.m. today, Friday, February 6. Police, fire, and public works will report according to the direction provided by the department leadership/director.

The City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Department will host a Black History Month Community Celebration on Saturday, February 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at the North Charleston Community Center (2009 7th Avenue).