Welcome To Charleston, West Virginia

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

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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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CITY TO HOST HERE TO SERVE COMMUNITY MEETING AT KANAWHA CITY COMMUNITY CENTER ON APRIL 1

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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CITY’S PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO HOST ANNUAL MAGIC ISLAND EASTER EGG HUNT APRIL 19, 2025

Monday, March 24, 2025
The City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Department—in partnership with Kanawha County Parks and Recreation, WQBE, and Electric 102.7—will host its annual Magic Island Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon for sensory friendly activities (all ages) and noon to 3 p.m. for kids ages 10 and under.
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CHARLESTON CITY COUNCIL PASSES FY2026 BUDGET

Monday, March 17, 2025
The City of Charleston FY2026 budget, presented by Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin and Finance Director Andy Wood during the March 3 Finance Committee meeting, was approved during tonight’s Charleston City Council meeting. This budget will go into effect July 1, 2025.
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PARKS & RECREATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEGENDARY LIFEGUARDS, TO PROVIDE FREE LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION TO ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES

Monday, March 17, 2025
The City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Legendary Lifeguards is providing eligible lifeguard candidates the opportunity to be certified for free so long as they are at least 15 years of age, apply to work at one of the City’s pools, and pass the Lifeguard Water Skill Evaluation.
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