UPDATE: Charleston Mayor Suggests Canceling 2009 Regatta
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Posted: 9:43 PM Nov 17, 2008
 Last Updated: 9:40 PM Nov 18, 2008
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Next summer without the Charleston Regatta could mean a change of plans for a lot of folks during the 2009 Labor Day weekend.

Without sponsors there will not be a regatta next summer, according to Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

It was in the early 70s when Charleston got its first taste of the regatta. Nearly four decades later, the city might have lost its appetite for the Labor Day tradition.

The crowds, the entertainment and even the name have changed over the years. Meanwhile, the centerpiece of the regatta -- the line up of sternwheelers -- have disappeared. Most of them rode a wave out of town years ago -- not to be seen again at this event.

Now, the event itself appears to be headed in the same direction. Jones made it clear at Monday night's City Council meeting that the money has run dry.

"It's a call that can be changed if someone would step forward with the money," Jones said. "I don't think that's very likely. We need $400,000. We can raise about 10 percent of that, but the city of Charleston can't keep funding that particular event."

That news has come to the dismay of many local residents who said they attend the regatta regularly.

Next year could mark the first summer in a long time when you won't hear the phrase, "You Gotta Regatta."

Jones said Charleston will have other events to keep everyone busy next summer including Festivall, Live on the Levee and the Doo Wop and Run car show.

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Charleston Mayor Danny Jones suggested Monday night that the 2009 Regatta be canceled, unless sponsors step forward to help pay for the event.

Jones says that there has been a lack of sponsors for next year's event.

Private sponsors would have to come up with at least $350,000 in order to save the 2009 Charleston Regatta, according to the mayor. In 2008, the event lost $100,000.

Charleston's Sternwheel Regatta has been an annual riverfront tradition in the city since 1971. Thousands of people have come every year to enjoy live entertainment and other activities.

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Posted by: miss the ol gotta regatta on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:51 PM
Seems like 'Danny Boy" has forgotten when the regatta first started (an idea formed in a basement for something for the people of charleston to do during the summer) there wasn't ANYTHING to do in Chars.or much of a Chas. PERIOD! Then came regatta, then came people,then came the money that helped make charleston what it is today.And that was done ALL with volunteer help! THEN the city took over and paid (other people not the ones that had donated their time n materials all those years) and slowly "the regatta" as we knew it,slowly went down hill!This is exactly what happens when you let government interfer or get their grubbly hands n noses in the mix. I say try to bring back the old regatta, where volunteers did the work,ONLY *regatta people (vendors) were allowed* and the money stayed IN the regatta cof' not in the hands of the city that can't even fix it's own roads! W/O the original Regatta, theres no way Charleston would be and have what it has to this day!
Posted by: Jeremy on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:55 AM
Thanks Dollar Danny, enjoy the raise.
Posted by: Gene on Nov 19, 2008 at 07:48 AM
How did Danny Jones get in office anyone? What nitwits voted for him? Apparently a lot of you did since he won the election. I guess you get what you ask for. I hope you are happy with the $2 per week and now the loss of the regatta. Oh and I'm sure he'd love to just shut down the bvld all together for his stupid car shows.
Posted by: WhatEconomicCrisis? on Nov 18, 2008 at 09:47 PM
THANK YOU WSAZ!You made the right choice on posting my comments,now possibly we can work together to HELP people.The first step is to educate people.Thats more powerful than a handout.Now,about the Regatta:I havent really cared much for it personally since the early-mid nineties, but thats a little chunk of happiness for some people that can get to see semi-famous bands and singers that otherwise they would never have gotten to see.Try to focus on the positive,Charleston.There has been a shooting at the TownCenterMall,but nobody called for its closing?I dont think theres ever been a shooting at the Regatta.They sell beer upstairs at the food court at the mall, nobody has EVER questioned that-or the alcohol sold at ALL the restaurants at the mall since ever...so,now you can look forward to a bunch of people who are STILL gonna drink at the BARS on CAPITOL ST. which has ALWAYS been 1 BLOCK from the Regatta,ANGRY cause its hot,it's summertime,and theres nothing for them to do.THINKaboutIT.
Posted by: Tim on Nov 18, 2008 at 08:01 PM
I hope it stays gone.Just a bunch of drunks and druggies anyway.
Posted by: WhatFinancialCrisis? on Nov 18, 2008 at 07:33 PM
this is directed towards wsaz: why didnt you post my last comment? I didnt use foul language, I didnt name call, I didnt do anything wrong that was provided in your "guidelines". I simply stated the obvious. I purposely worded my comment, with the feeling you would not post it. It dose't really matter that you didnt post, the real purpose was so I could write this one to you, now that I know that I got your attention: You are controlled media, only providing information that helps the agenda stay on track. I want you to know, everytime you look in the mirror, YOU are part of the problem. If you need some ideas on how you should try to be, look to Carrie Kline or Tony Cavalier. They are good people. the rest of you, common media scum. Think about it...
Posted by: RoaneCo. on Nov 18, 2008 at 07:18 PM
Well "nameless" you will didn't hear me braging about Spencer or Walton. They are nice little country towns but I doubt they are on AAA's must see cities list. But anyone that believes that Charleston has anything to offer needs to travel out of state more often.
Posted by: To Roane Co. on Nov 18, 2008 at 06:35 PM
I realize Charleston is not as upscale as say, Spencer, or Walton but we are trying.
Posted by: whatEconomicCrisis? on Nov 18, 2008 at 06:19 PM
HAHA!Are you guys serious?Wow,West Virginians are just not interested in paying attention.Go research where your money goes.Go look at your politicians' houses!Go look at their cars!They make your homes look like a tool shack/your car like an apple cart.Now Im sure plenty of people will respond to this comment:"aww, buddy if you dont lak it,u can go 2 hell!" but being mad at this comment dosent change your situation.Seriously, WAKE UP! Heres the deal:That last little bit of happiness that the Regatta brought you-is gone now.Now you have nothing.It wasnt up to you.You are a WORKER.Go to your little job and talk about how up it is, around the water cooler.Thats the extent of your power.Meanwhile, think 2 yourself:"Gawly, I sure wish I could go on a vacation lak that Danny Jones.He's prolly gettin' a tan in Jamaic-ker."And you're probably right.Didnt you notice that all those commercials made to romance you into voting for your local govt. officials ENDED after elections?DONT CRY...
Posted by: cw on Nov 18, 2008 at 01:34 PM
I hate to see the Reatta go but the Mayor and other officals have ruined the Regatta. They ran off the Sternwheelers and good acts. Too much beer, drunks every where. Regatta used to be fun but not anymore. Dr. Jones ( Mayor) has tried every way to kill the Regatta. Hope he is satisfied.
Posted by: Oh well on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:20 PM
The Regatta was ruined years ago anyway so be it. Hey, more than likely this will be another feather in Dannys hat along with another 30% pay raise. Great state we have but sorry politicians!!!
Posted by: RoaneCo. on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Gee John Deere, I can't believe you would say something like that. With all the great concerts that come to Charleston, the Hardrock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, the theme park, the fine dinning available etc...
Posted by: Susan on Nov 18, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Hey John Deere if you are so unhappy with WV maybe you should just leave. I am proud to live in our state and I am proud to be a West Virginian. But it's funny with a name like "John Deere" you should fit right in, in a SMALL Hillbilly town.
Posted by: geez buddy on Nov 18, 2008 at 11:07 AM
To John Deere, have you had your medication this morning. Oh, and your appointment with your anger management counselor is at 5:00. Please don't be late.
Posted by: john deere on Nov 18, 2008 at 09:36 AM
Hey Amanda & Susan the real TRUTH HURTS !Charleston,WV thinks it is a Major player on the East Coast,and it is not even close to being what some people want everybody to believe.WV in general is a SAD State!Wake up and get REAL.
Posted by: Bill on Nov 18, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Charleston needs Mr. Catalano back in charge. He was the one that brought in the great entertainment during the 80's when the crowds amassed 100,000.
Posted by: CHERYL on Nov 18, 2008 at 08:42 AM
GOOD. CHARLESTON DOESN'T NEED IT ANYWAY. SAVE SOME MONEY, SINCE THEY DON'T HAVE ANY. WAY TO GO DANNY JONES...
Posted by: Susan on Nov 18, 2008 at 08:02 AM
John Deere, U R STUPID!!!!!!!!!!! Danny Jones so R U !!!! Where is all of the convention money going that is coming to town? And Tourism money?
Posted by: Jerry Aldini on Nov 18, 2008 at 08:01 AM
Good...maybe the other useless festivals will go next. The role of government is NOT to entertain. The usual political theater is entertainment enough and already more than we can afford. Riverfest in St. Albans comes to mind as a useless endeavor and a huge money loser. St. Albans foots the bill for the overtime for the Parks & Rec workers, police, & fire. That's about a $30,000 budget loss every year. And St. Albans says they don't have any money.....
Posted by: Marcus on Nov 18, 2008 at 07:54 AM
I wish you people would see that Ding Jones is just wanting to see his name on the news papers so he can show his children what a hag he was. I listen to talk radio and he thinks that he needs to have in put for the entire state. You can tell that Kent Carper & Danny Jones are close.
Posted by: amanda on Nov 18, 2008 at 07:15 AM
hey john deere!! I think I speak for everyone in Charleston WV when i say KISS MY @**!! We're proud of out town if you don't like Charleston get out, stay out and don't worry about it. We don't need jerks like you anyway!! if i could give you the finger i imagine it would look a little like this (mlm)
Posted by: To Allen on Nov 18, 2008 at 06:39 AM
Your a nut case! Thats all I have to say about that!
Posted by: huh.who knew on Nov 18, 2008 at 05:31 AM
They still have that.....It has got to be so lame I forgot all about it.
Posted by: Mingo on Nov 18, 2008 at 05:17 AM
Can we please leave God out of this... I don't think he even comes to the Regatta!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: I hate crooks on Nov 18, 2008 at 02:15 AM
We have had Regatta since 1971 and it takes Danny Jones to come in and exploit it for a way to make private donars pay for it so he can keep more of Charlestons' budget accessible to him. I have seen the cars the mayor drives (sorry, has someone drive) in the Capitol Car Wash. Sell 2 of them and there is Regatta.
Posted by: Jason on Nov 18, 2008 at 02:00 AM
Hey WV, why don't you just find something else to do....maybe entertain yourself if you are intelligent enough to do so.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:39 AM
They need to have more security at the regatta anyway. A young girl that I go to church with, was at the regatta this past summer, with some friends. A guy started some trouble with them, & the young girl got chased by this crazed lunatic. He was running after her with a knife. She had to run all the way to the mall, just to get away. So maybe canceling the event isn't such a bad thing after all.
Posted by: Kyle on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:18 AM
I am a Chrisitan, yet I hardy believe the Regatta being cancelled is a sign that our Lord is coming back. This isnt even close to a Depression, yall love to worry dont ya?
Posted by: Charleston citizen on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:16 AM
This should not be a surprise to anyone ! Danny Jones has been out to cancel Regatta for several years ! I hope Danny realizes that he is on his way out of office ! Remeber and vote accordingly.
Posted by: To: Think Smart on Nov 17, 2008 at 11:49 PM
The Regatta is only four days anyway, so shortening it wouldn't do much unless it was just shortened a day.
Posted by: John on Nov 17, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Seriously folks... calm down. How many alarmists are out there about the economy? We're still by far the strongest nation economically in the world because capitalism works. Democrats scared the beejeezus out of everyone, and that's why we elected a president with absolutely NO executive experience over an honorable war veteran. Hope you all have a good time with that. I buried my money and my guns in the back yard. Come get 'em.
Posted by: Amber on Nov 17, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Hey Danny, why dont you take that extra 4.38 you take out of my pay check every two weeks and apply it to something that actually makes my tax dollars go to something decent. Its absolutely amazing how theses people basically "beg" for money and the funny thing is. They have more money than you or I could even think about.
Posted by: Think Smart... on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Why not just shorten the event...instead of being a week long why not make it just the weekend?? Anytime I've worked the Regatta the weekend has been the business worthy...sooo shortening it would not effect that much...just a thought...
Posted by: Kris on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:37 PM
We are not realizing how close we are to a great depression. We're not noticing it as much as other people in other states because we're already a poor state! People need to wake up!!! It's seriously at our back door!! Scary times...and this is predicted to be a worse depression than even the Great Depression. Lord help us!!
Posted by: Me on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:27 PM
I dont think God will let the world get that bad. He will come back to get us before then!...PPL better quit worrying about how they are gonna prepare themselves in yrs ahead, and worry about where they are gonna end up after this world ends. It wont be long, the signs are already here!!!!!!!
Posted by: Rob on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:24 PM
What? You people couldn't see this coming? They have been trying to kill the Regatta for years, that way they have a good excuse to raise the user fee again. Let's see, they need $350,000.00, I wonder how many people work in Charleston. By golly I believe they just might be able to pull it off! NOT
Posted by: Allen on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:02 PM
WOW!This might be the wake up call.I do not think people around here realize how bad things are going to become.I mean,they just don't think we could have another depression.Well it's coming.What would you have done if you were alive in 1929 and you knew the next 10 years were going to be the great depression? How are you preparing yourself now? Are you going to plant a garden? Have you stockpiled toilet paper?
Posted by: john deere on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:02 PM
Now it seems that Charleston,WV is not the Big Time City that they think they are,always trying to be a Major Metro Area,I have got news for them they are only another SMALL Hillbilly Town!
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