Candidates JB Akers, Amy Shuler Goodwin take part in mayoral debate

Wednesday night, Republican JB Akers and Democrat Amy Shuler Goodwin took on a wide range of topics in a Charleston mayoral debate.

The mayoral race comes at a turning point for the city with a new $100 million convention center, record numbers of homeless, a shrinking population and trouble getting new business to relocate here. The new mayor will have many diverse challenges to face.

You can watch the complete debate here:

Early voting begins on Oct. 24 and runs until Nov. 3. Election day is Nov. 6.