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

2025 LIVE ON THE LEVEE, PRESENTED BY MOSES AUTO GROUP, BRINGS FRESH SPIN TO LIVE MUSIC ON THE SCHOENBAUM STAGE

Thursday, May 8, 2025

The City of Charleston today announced the entertainment lineup for the 2025 Live on the Levee, presented by Moses Auto Group. This year’s concert series brings a fresh spin with select performances happening in conjunction with key events—including the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships, FestivALL, and The Great Race—and featuring community favorites: Veterans Night and Back to School Night. The free concert series kicks off on May 23, 2025 on the Schoenbaum Stage at Haddad Riverfront Park and ends August 1, 2025.

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RIVERFLOW SCULPTURE CELEBRATES PUBLIC ART AND PARTNERSHIP IN CITY CENTER AT SLACK PLAZA

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The City of Charleston Office of Public Art—joined by Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin, the Briar Hills Garden Club, and Jonathan Cox—dedicated the Riverflow sculpture at City Center at Slack Plaza. The installation celebrates the power of public art and the ongoing collaboration to create spaces that are welcoming, vibrant, and reflective of our community.

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CITY TO HOST FINAL HERE TO SERVE COMMUNITY MEETING AT ST. MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON MAY 1

Friday, April 25, 2025

The City of Charleston will host its final Here to Serve community meeting at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Mathes Hall on Thursday, May 1, 2025. In addition, Mayor Goodwin and members of the City Team will continue door-to-door outreach through Charleston Walks, speaking directly with neighbors and gathering input.

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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.