The City of Charleston’s Municipal General Election will be held on November 5, 2019. Visit our Election Information page to obtain candidate filing documents, find your City Council district, access links to voter registration and eligibility, and more. Election Information Page
The Mayors’ Commission on Homelessness and Affordable Housing announced the performance lineup for the second annual Homeless to Hope Benefit Concert, which will take place Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Read on...
On March 6, the city of Charleston officially launched its new mobile app, which gives citizens easy, mobile access to city services and information on smart phones and tablets. Read on...
Beginning Monday, June 17, 2019, the Charleston Visitor Center, located at 375 Meeting Street, will be closed for interior renovations. A temporary Visitor Center will operate at 23 Ann Street while the work is being completed. Read on...
With the potential for heavy rain continuing into the evening, and in order to keep as much traffic off the roads during rush hour as possible, city of Charleston offices, including the municipal court, will close at 3:30 p.m. today. Read on...
Due to the latest severe weather forecast from the National Weather Service, the City of Charleston will activate the Public Safety Operation Center at 6 a.m. Wednesday to manage the city’s response during and after the storm, as needed. Read on...
In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the city of Charleston Mayor’s Office on Aging has partnered with the Medical University of South Carolina to host a series of events designed to raise awareness of this issue. Read on...
As part of its ongoing transparency initiative, Monday morning the City of Charleston launched a newly designed and significantly more accessible website. The site can be viewed at www.charleston-sc.gov. Read on...
This week, City Council approved a contract with Salmons Dredging Corporation to stabilize and repair damage to the shoreline caused by Hurricanes Matthew and Irma at Demetre Park on James Island. This work will require the park close beginning June 3. Read on...
