City of Charleston, WV

06/13/2026

🍉 Water-you doing this summer?

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06/12/2026

🎶 Another Friday, another great lineup.

Spin Doctors and special guest Jag Robinson will be taking the stage at Live on the Levee, presented by Moses Auto Group tonight!

Music starts at 6:30 PM, with the headliner taking the Schoenbaum Stage at 8 PM.

More details below! ⬇️

🌅 Good music. Riverfront views. Local flavor.

That's what Friday nights at Live on the Levee, presented by Moses Auto Group are all about.

A special thanks to this week's media partners, Classic Hits The Mix and WSAZ NewsChannel 3, and to our vendors for helping create the experience that brings folks together each week.

🎶 Spin Doctors
🎶 Special Guest Jag Robinson
❤️ 50/50 Benefiting Covenant House

See y'all Friday.

06/11/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Poca Valley on the opening of its newest branch in downtown Charleston!

This new facility represents an investment in our city, our local economy, and the people and businesses that make Charleston strong. In addition to expanding banking services, the branch includes a community meeting and event space that will provide another place for people to connect and gather downtown.

We appreciate Poca Valley Bank's continued commitment to the communities it serves and look forward to the positive impact this investment will have for years to come.

📷: Charleston Area Alliance & Chamber of Commerce

06/11/2026

☀️ Heat Advisory in Effect ☀️

The US National Weather Service Charleston WV has issued a Heat Advisory for Kanawha County through 6 PM today. Heat index values up to 100° are expected.

Beat the heat with these simple precautions:
💧 Drink plenty of water
🌳 Limit prolonged time outdoors
❄️ Take breaks in cool spaces
👵 Check on older adults, neighbors, and those without access to cooling

Need a place to cool off? Stop by one of the locations below.

📍 Kanawha City Community Center
3511 Venable Avenue, Charleston, WV
Operating Hours: 9 AM - 9 PM

📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
314 Donnally Street, Charleston, WV
Operating Hours: 9 AM - 9 PM

📍 North Charleston Community Center
2009 7th Avenue, Charleston, WV
Operating Hours: 9 AM - 9 PM

📍 Roosevelt Community Center
502 Ruffner Avenue, Charleston, WV
Operating Hours: Noon - 8 PM

📍 Bream SHOP
317 Washington St West, Charleston,
Operating Hours: 1 PM - 4 PM

📍 Centralized Assessment (CAT) Office
1015 Smith Street, Charleston, WV
Operating Hours: 8:30 AM - 7 PM

🏊 Our City Pools and Splashpads are also available:
https://www.charlestonwv.gov/government/city-departments/parks-recreation

📍 Kanawha City Community Center Pool
3511 Venable Avenue, Charleston, WV
Operating Hours: Noon – 6PM

📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Pool
314 Donnally Street, Charleston, WV
Operating Hours: Noon – 6PM

📍 North Charleston Community Center Pool
2009 7th Avenue, Charleston, WV
Operating Hours: Noon – 6PM

📍 East End Community Park Splashpad
1564 Dixie Street, Charleston, WV 25311

📍 Magic Island Splashpad
101 Kanawha Boulevard W.

06/04/2026

🎶 The riverfront soundtrack for your Friday night is officially set.

Low Cut Connie and Joslyn & The Sweet Compression are headed to Haddad Riverfront Park for another great night at Live on the Levee, presented by Moses Auto Group.

Bring a chair, bring a friend, and we'll see y'all on the river. 🌊

This Friday, the riverfront gets a little louder. 🎶🔥

Low Cut Connie and special guests Joslyn & The Sweet Compression take the Schoenbaum Stage for another night of FREE live music at Haddad Riverfront Park.

🎶 Music starts at 6:30 PM
✨ Headliner starts at 8P
🎟 Free Admission

Summer sounds better on the river.

06/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Goodwill Industries of the Summit on the opening of its new Charleston Goodwill Store & Donation Center!

This investment is more than a new storefront—it supports job training, career services, and opportunities that help strengthen our community.

📍 1603 Kanawha Blvd. W. Charleston, WV 25387

06/03/2026

🚧 WEEKEND TRAFFIC IMPACTS | June 5-6 🚧

Several events taking place throughout Charleston this weekend will impact traffic:

🍋Rainbow Pride of West Virginia Pride Parade & Festival
🍋Summer Bash Block Party
🍋Live on the Levee
🍋CAMC Foundation Run for Your Life

Motorists should expect temporary closures and delays along Kanawha Boulevard, Capitol Street, Summers Street, and other nearby streets.

🔗For a list of road closures, parking information, and transit service modifications, visit: https://www.charlestonwv.gov/trafficinformation

06/02/2026

🚴‍♀️ The countdown is on.

Today, City crews installed a banner on the Southside Bridge as preparations continue for the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships, presented by Spilman Thomas & Battle.

Big events don’t just happen on event day. Preparations are already underway as we get ready to welcome athletes, visitors, and fans to Charleston.

06/02/2026

🚨 City Hall Update 🚨

Water service has been restored to the building, and City Hall will open today at noon.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this temporary closure.

06/02/2026

🚨 City Hall Closure Notice 🚨

Due to a water outage affecting the building, City Hall is temporarily closed.

At this time, we do not have an estimated timeline for reopening. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.

Need to report a non-emergency issue while City Hall is closed, service requests can be submitted online at https://charlestonwv.qscend.com/311/request/add.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.