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 SHARES STATEMENT ON PASSING OF FORMER CHARLESTON CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERT SHEETS

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin shared the following statement on the passing of former Council Member Robert Sheets who served three terms from 2007 to 2022.

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MAYOR GOODWIN JOINS SENATOR CAPITO AND SENATOR MANCHIN TO ANNOUNCE THE AWARD OF A $25M RAISE CONSTRUCTION GRANT

Friday, June 28, 2024

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin joins Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Senator Joe Manchin in announcing the City of Charleston has been awarded a FY 2024 RAISE grant from the US Department of Transportation, totaling $24,995,250, for the construction phase of the Capital Connector Project.

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MAYOR GOODWIN THANKS CITY WORKERS AS CITY PREPARES TO WELCOME FOLKS TO THE 2024 CHARLESTON STERNWHEEL REGATTA

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

As the City of Charleston prepares to welcome visitors for the 2024 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta which begins Wednesday, July 4, and concludes Sunday, July 7, Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin thanks the City workers who play a key role in coordinating event logistics and ensuring the event runs smoothly.