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 ANNOUNCES CITY DEPARTMENTS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MAYOR’S SUMMER YOUTH JOBS PROGRAM

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin today announced the City of Charleston is accepting applications for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Jobs Program (MSYJP).

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MAYOR ANNOUNCES $1.2M PROJECT TO TURF NORTH CHARLESTON MULTI-USE ATHLETIC FIELD FOR BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, SOCCER

Monday, April 15, 2024

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin announced the investment of $1.2M to turf the North Charleston multi-use athletic field for baseball, football, and soccer—bringing the total number of turfed city-owned athletic fields to 11 and representing a nearly $10M total investment.