Beth Kerns - Ward 7, Charleston, WV

Beth Kerns - Ward 7, Charleston, WV Let's revitalize Charleston, making it a safer, cleaner, and more welcoming for families, businesses, & visitors. Together, we can!

☀️ Looking for a way to get to the pool this summer?We are offering a FREE pool shuttle for youth from Beatrice Street P...
06/04/2026

☀️ Looking for a way to get to the pool this summer?

We are offering a FREE pool shuttle for youth from Beatrice Street Park to the North Charleston Community Center Pool on Fridays and Saturdays.

🕛 Departure: Noon
🕟 Return: 4:30 p.m.

A transportation permission slip is required. Contact any community center for details.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note: Schedules are subject to change. Call our P&R facilities directly for updates.

🔗 More info: https://www.charlestonwv.gov/government/city-departments/parks-recreation

06/04/2026

I was recently asked for a list of Vacant Houses in Ward 7. I also included houses on the Demo List and those in process of being on the Demo List.
Please note the vacant structure list not a list of structures that are deemed unfit or in need of demolition. Some might be, but many are not.

VACANT HOUSES
1009 SUMMIT DR
117 GARRISON AVE
1243 CRESCENT RD
13 ATLANTIC ST
134 GARRISON AVE
1421 CRESCENT RD
1435 CRECENT RD
15 ATLANTIC ST
1606 WOODBINE AVE
1607 CLAIRE ST
1615 BIGLEY AVE
18 1/2 ARLINGTON AVE
1900 HUDSON ST
1901 FRONT ST
1904 FRONT ST
1905 WHITNEY ST
1910 HUDSON ST
2010 CARSON ST
2013 PRESTON ST
2020 HUDSON ST
2022 PRESTON ST
219 GARRISON AVE
255 GARRISON AVE
31 HILDA CT
312 GARRISON AVE
405 PICCADILLY ST
409 MARY ST
425 MARY ST
444 ROCKAWAY RD
515 HILLS DALE DR
515 PACIFIC ST
520 GARRISON AVE
525 HILLSDALE DR
527 PACIFIC ST
528 MEDINA ST
529 PACIFIC ST
531 PACIFIC ST
539 GARRISON AVE
547 PACIFIC ST
551 GARRISON AVE
59 GARRISON AVE
607 MONROE ST
610 PICCADILLY ST
611 HILLSDALE DR
611 MEDINA ST
618 GARRISON AVE
644 PACIFIC ST
647 PACIFIC ST
655 PACIFIC ST
702 PACIFIC ST
711 WESTMORELAND DR
795 PACIFIC ST

DEMOLITION LIST
1325 CRESCENT RD
1401 CRESCENT RD
1423 CRESCENT RD
1918 CARSON ST
649 PACIFIC St
741 PACIFIC ST

IN PROCESS OF GETTING ON DEMO LIST
1912 WHITNEY
2007 ODELL AVE

🚧 WEEKEND TRAFFIC IMPACTS | June 5-6 🚧Several events taking place throughout Charleston this weekend will impact traffic...
06/04/2026

🚧 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

Mowing Update 6/2/26I know everyone is concerned about the weeds growing along streets in Ward 7. Many of you and I have...
06/02/2026

Mowing Update 6/2/26
I know everyone is concerned about the weeds growing along streets in Ward 7. Many of you and I have contacted the Street Department about this issue.
I met with Brent Webster yesterday to discuss our "growing" concerns.
Charleston has approximately 300 miles of city streets. We currently have 2 tractors for mowing with a 3rd arriving soon. They try to mow each area 2 times each year. It takes 4 days to complete all of Ward 7. He asked me what our top priorities would be and I said Garrison & Westmoreland as they are the most heavily traveled and have many areas of restricted view when driving. He could not give me an exact time frame. So please be patient and know we will be taken care of as soon as possible.
They were able to take care of the culvert area beside Hardee's because it is done with weedeaters only.
Also the State Department of Highways has been working along the interstate and the state roads in Ward 7.

LIVE ON THE LEVEE, presented by Moses Auto Group, returns Friday, May 29, 2026, featuring The Rumble with Chief Joseph B...
05/28/2026

LIVE ON THE LEVEE, presented by Moses Auto Group, returns Friday, May 29, 2026, featuring The Rumble with Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. and special guests Float Like a Buffalo on the Schoenbaum Stage at Haddad Riverfront Park.

Music begins at 6:30 p.m., with the headliner taking the stage at 8 p.m. Food and beverage vendors will be on-site throughout the evening. This week’s 50/50 drawing will benefit Manna Meal, support neighbors through meals, resources, and outreach services.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Kanawha Blvd, from Court Street to Clendenin Street will be closed beginning at 2:30 p.m. and until approximately 11 p.m.

The unit blocks (Kanawha Boulevard to Virginia Street) of Truslow Street, Goshorn Street, Court Street, Laidley Street, and Summers Street will be accessible to local traffic only.

Information related to other traffic impacts can be found online at: https://www.charlestonwv.gov/trafficinformation.

PARKING
Parking is available throughout downtown in garages and meters.

Public parking will not be available on the unit blocks (Kanawha Boulevard to Virginia Street) of Court Street, Laidley Street, and Summers Street.

Event parking at Shanklin Parking Garage (503 Virginia Street) will begin at 5 p.m. Parking is $5 cash only.

Please note that designated vendor and event parking areas will be marked and reserved.

WEATHER
While every effort is made to keep the show going, performances may be delayed, relocated, or canceled due to severe weather or unsafe conditions. Any schedule changes, venue updates, or event information will be shared on the official Live on the Levee social media channels.

05/25/2026
I’m humbled and grateful to have been reelected to City Council Ward 7 by just 4 votes. It is a powerful reminder that e...
05/22/2026

I’m humbled and grateful to have been reelected to City Council Ward 7 by just 4 votes. It is a powerful reminder that every vote matters, every voice matters, and every resident matters.
Thank you to everyone who participated, regardless of who you supported. It has been my honor to serve all areas of Ward 7 over the past three years. I remain committed to working across differences, earning your trust, and representing every resident with integrity.
I consistently respond to calls and texts at 304-549-5813, Facebook messages, and emails at [email protected].
Let’s move forward together because Together Everyone Achieves More.

Charleston’s Police Department is Award Winning!
05/15/2026

Charleston’s Police Department is Award Winning!

Today, several of our officers and our one-in-a-million Highway Safety Coordinator were presented with top awards at the annual WV Governor’s Highway Safety Program Luncheon.

Top Speed Enforcement
1st – Lt. Peter Kapeluck
4th – Cpl. Ryan Marks
6th – Cpl. Adam Douglas

Top Seatbelt Enforcement
1st – Cpl. Jerome Owens
5th – Cpl. Ryan Marks

Top Target Red Enforcement Officer
1st – Cpl. Brent Foster
4th – Cpl. Ryan Marks

Top Productive Enforcement
3rd – Cpl. Jerome Owens
4th – Lt. Peter Kapeluck
5th – Cpl. Ryan Marks

Top Distracted Driving Enforcement
1st – Lt. Peter Kapeluck
2nd – Cpl. Brent Foster
3rd – Cpl. Ryan Marks

Top Speed Enforcement Agency
1st Place – Charleston PD

Top Target Red Enforcement Agency
1st Place – Charleston PD

Top DUI Enforcement Agency
4th Place – Charleston PD

Top Productive Enforcement Agency
2nd Place – Charleston PD

Top Distracted Driving Enforcement Agency
1st Place – Charleston PD

Top Seat Belt Enforcement Agency
1st Place – Charleston PD

Child Passenger Safety Technician of the Year
Roberta Meadows

Traffic Safety Officer of the Year
Cpl. Ryan Marks

On behalf of the Chief's Office, congratulations to all who were recognized and awarded for your hard work.

Thank you for your excellent representation of Charleston PD and we applaud your dedication and efforts to keep our roads and highways safe. We look forward to your work in the future.

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