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 ISSUES STATEMENT ON PASSING OF FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER JACK HARRISON

Friday, February 7, 2025

Mayor Amy Goodwin shared the following statement on the passing of former Charleston Council Member Jack Harrison.

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MAYOR GOODWIN PROCLAIMS JANUARY 24, 2025 AS MADDOX “MADDOG” POTTER DAY IN CHARLESTON

Friday, January 24, 2025

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin proclaimed January 24, 2025 as Maddox “MadDog” Potter Day in Charleston, encouraging all citizens to honor Maddox’s memory, celebrate his legacy, and reflect on the impact of hope in overcoming adversity.

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BAND APPLICATION AVAILABLE FOR 2025 LIVE ON THE LEVEE

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

The City of Charleston is accepting applications from bands interested in performing during the 2025 Live on the Levee Concert Series—a family-friendly event that brings people to downtown Charleston for live music, food, and fun from May through August.

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BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 5 ALLOCATES $6.2M FROM UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE TO KEY PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

During this evening’s Charleston City Council meeting, City Council approved General Fund Budget Amendment No. 5 which allocates $6.2M from the Unassigned Fund Balance for key projects –including several that were outlined in Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin’s 2025 State of the City address.