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

OVER 45 TONS OF REFUSE COLLECTED DURING CLEAN UP EVENT, April 8th

Monday, April 8, 2024

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City Establishes Drop Off Location for Spoiled Food, April 4

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Today, Mayor Goodwin announced the City of Charleston would set up

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ASSESSING DAMAGE OF MOST RECENT SEVERE WEATHER EVENT, April 2nd

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

All City of Charleston crews are out assessing the damage from the signi

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CITY STREET SWEEPING TO BEGIN TUESDAY, APRIL 2

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

The City of Charleston’s Public Works Department today announced street sweeping – which helps keep roadways and drains clear of debris – will begin Tuesday, April 2, 2024, and continue through the end of October.