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.

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PARKS & RECREATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEGENDARY LIFEGUARDS, TO PROVIDE FREE LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION TO ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

As the summer season approaches, the City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting lifeguards to help ensure a safe and enjoyable environment at the City’s pools. In partnership with Legendary Lifeguards, eligible applicants can receive free lifeguard certification as part of the City’s effort to recruit and train the next generation of lifeguards.

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EAST END STREET SWEEPING RETURNS APRIL 1

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

(Charleston, W.Va.) – Street sweeping on Charleston’s E

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COUNCIL APPROVES $113.6M FY2027 BUDGET

Monday, March 16, 2026

Charleston City Council approved a $113.6M Fiscal Year 2027 budget this evening, advancing a financial plan that continues the City’s focus on long-term stability, investments in employees, and improvements to infrastructure and neighborhoods—without increasing taxes or fees.

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MAYOR & FINANCE DIRECTOR PRESENT $113.6M BUDGET FOCUSED ON STABILITY AND EMPLOYEES & INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT

Monday, March 2, 2026

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin and Finance Director Andy Wood presented a proposed $113.6M FY2027 budget during this evening’s Finance Committee Meeting, reflecting continued financial stability, commitment to city employees, and investments in infrastructure improvements – without increasing taxes or fees.

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Welcome To Charleston, West Virginia

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

Greetings from Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin

Recent News

PARKS & RECREATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEGENDARY LIFEGUARDS, TO PROVIDE FREE LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION TO ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES

EAST END STREET SWEEPING RETURNS APRIL 1

COUNCIL APPROVES $113.6M FY2027 BUDGET

MAYOR & FINANCE DIRECTOR PRESENT $113.6M BUDGET FOCUSED ON STABILITY AND EMPLOYEES & INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT

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