City of Charleston News

Due to inclement weather, all City of Charleston buildings/facilities—including City Hall, City Service Center, Parks and Recreation Community Centers and other administrative offices—will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026.

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin delivered the 2026 State of the City Address during Monday evening’s Charleston City Council meeting, outlining continued progress and a forward-looking vision focused on rebuilding, renewing, and re-envisioning Charleston’s future.

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin today announced 14 Opioid Settlement Grants, totaling $540,000, have been awarded to local organizations. Administered in partnership with the United Way of Central West Virginia and guided by the Opioid Community Council, the grants invest opioid settlement funds in evidence-based treatment, prevention, and recovery initiatives aimed at reducing the impacts of substance use disorder and supporting individuals and families across Charleston.

The City of Charleston will host the 2025 Charleston Christmas Parade: Tinsel Town on Thursday, December 11 at 7 p.m. in downtown Charleston. In preparation for the annual celebration, the City has compiled a detailed “Know Before You Go” guide for attendees, participants, and visitors and an interactive map.