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BallparkBallpark push cost taxpayers $291,000Submitted by Holden Kurwicki on Sat, 11/10/2012 - 12:53am.READ MORE: 
After months of planning and debate, Wilmington's plan to build a ballpark struck out on Election Day. Voters may have avoided a tax increase, but they'll still foot the bill for the city's pursuit of a stadium.
Full story...Lynchburg Hillcats expected to stay after Wilmington stadium nixedSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 5:02pm.READ MORE: Chamber of commerce talks future of baseball in WilmingtonSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:24am.READ MORE:
Is it past time for the national pastime in the Port City? Since the city first pitched building a ballpark, the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce has been behind the scenes. Wednesday night, WWAY spoke with the president to find out what's next.
Full story...Ballpark referendum strikes outSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Wed, 11/07/2012 - 2:08am.READ MORE: After several months of campaigning both for and against building a ballpark in the Port City, results are in, and voters overwhelmingly said no. Seventy percent of Wilmington voters decided against the city building a $37 million ballpark.
Full story...Council to consider ballpark site, Christmas tree lighting, more WednesdaySubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 11/05/2012 - 12:44pm.READ MORE: Latest poll shows strong opposition to ballpark bondSubmitted by Holden Kurwicki on Fri, 11/02/2012 - 11:59pm.READ MORE:
To build or not to build. That is the question facing Wilmington voters. A new poll released today may give us some insight into how Port City voters are leaning heading into the election.
A poll from the conservative Civitas Institute shows that overwhelmingly Wilmington voters are expected to say no.
Full story...Richmond Times-Dispatch Editorial: Former baseball team's move to Georgia 'case study in stadium foolishness'Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 11/02/2012 - 9:09am.READ MORE: Ballpark supporters host informational happy hourSubmitted by Katelyn Supa on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 9:00pm.READ MORE:
Election Day is right around the corner and campaigns for the ballpark referendum are moving full steam ahead. We caught up with the "Vote Yes" group to see how they are continuing to gather supporters.
Full story...Ballpark could bring homes and businesses to downtown WilmingtonSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 9:34pm.READ MORE: Outside money funds Wilmington ballpark battleSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 4:52pm.READ MORE: ONLY ON 3: Watch the Wilmington ballpark debateSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 10/29/2012 - 5:10pm.READ MORE:
Thursday night WWAY NewsChannel 3 and WHQR-fm hosted the only live debate focused on the ballpark bond referendum. Mayor Bill Saffo and Councilman Kevin O'Grady represented the city and Vote Yes Ballpark. Businessmen Scott Harry and Jim Rafferty spoke on behalf of Vote No Ballpark Tax.
Full story...Wilmington zeroing in on ballpark siteSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 10/29/2012 - 12:11pm.READ MORE: Ballpark debate sparks fireworks from both sidesSubmitted by Cacky Catlett on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 11:49pm.READ MORE:
WWAY and WHQR hosted the only baseball stadium debate Thursday night. Appropriately, with a big game comes fireworks, and the exchange was full of them.
Full story...ONLY ON 3 & WHQR-FM: The only 'official' baseball stadium debate TONIGHT at 7 p.m.Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 8:22am.READ MORE:
WWAY NewsChannel 3 and WHQR-FM 91.3 will co-host Wilmington's only "OFFICIAL" baseball stadium debate featuring Mayor Bill Saffo and City Councilman Kevin O'Grady along with "Vote No Stadium Tax" spokesperson Scott Harry and Jim Rafferty, who is also with the group. The debate will be TONIGHT at 7 p.m.
Full story...Different paths to Election Day in ballpark bond battleSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 5:39pm.READ MORE:
Election Day is inching closer, and so is the deciding vote in whether the City of Wilmington will build a ballpark.
You've probably seen the yard signs, bumper stickers, social media messages and even commercials, but how are the campaigns continuing to get the word out?
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