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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WINNERS OF THE 2025 CHARLESTON YOUTH ART MONTH JURIED EXHIBITION SELECTED FROM NEARLY 300 SUBMITTED ARTWORKS

Thursday, April 17, 2025
The City of Charleston Office of Public Art recognized the winners of the 2025 Charleston Youth Art Month Juried Exhibition during an awards ceremony held at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Selected from among 286 submitted pieces, the winning artworks stood out for their originality, creativity, overall design, and composition.
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MAYOR GOODWIN ANNOUNCES CITY DEPARTMENTS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MAYOR’S SUMMER YOUTH JOBS PROGRAM

Friday, April 11, 2025
Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin today announced the City of Charleston is accepting applications for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Jobs Program (MSYJP). Positions are available through Community Services (Events), Charleston Fire Department, Human Resources, Parking Operations, Parks & Recreation, Public Art, Public Grounds, Spring Hill Cemetery, and Traffic Operations.
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CITY TO HOST HERE TO SERVE COMMUNITY MEETING AT THE ELEMENT EDGE; MAYOR CONTINUE CHARLESTON WALKS APRIL 16

Thursday, April 10, 2025
The City of Charleston will host a Here to Serve community meeting at The Element Edge on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. In addition, Mayor Goodwin and members of the City Team will also be continuing door-to-door outreach through Charleston Walks, speaking directly with neighbors and gathering input.
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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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