City of Charleston News

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).

Due to inclement weather, all City of Charleston buildings/facilities—including City Hall, City Service Center, Parks and Recreation Community Centers and other administrative offices—will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026.

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin delivered the 2026 State of the City Address during Monday evening’s Charleston City Council meeting, outlining continued progress and a forward-looking vision focused on rebuilding, renewing, and re-envisioning Charleston’s future.

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin today announced 14 Opioid Settlement Grants, totaling $540,000, have been awarded to local organizations. Administered in partnership with the United Way of Central West Virginia and guided by the Opioid Community Council, the grants invest opioid settlement funds in evidence-based treatment, prevention, and recovery initiatives aimed at reducing the impacts of substance use disorder and supporting individuals and families across Charleston.