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BallparkCAA baseball tourney returns to UNCW's Brooks FieldSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 12:42pm.READ MORE: 
There's a lot of talk about building a new baseball stadium in Wilmington by 2014. One that already exists in the Port City will host a big event that same year.
Full story...Camera footage shows anti-ballpark sign being stolen from man's propertySubmitted by Christina Anthony on Mon, 10/15/2012 - 8:56pm.READ MORE:
A Wilmington man thought he was safe displaying an anti-ballpark campaign sign on his property, but was surprised to find the sign missing over the weekend. Bill Buck says he did not expect his "vote no stadium tax" sign to be stolen. He also did not expect to catch the crime on tape.
Full story...Wilmington accidentally takes down pro-ballpark signsSubmitted by Ashley Jacobs on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 3:57pm.READ MORE: ONLY ON 3: Language for Wrightsville Beach smoking ban, Wilmington ballpark ballot questions confuses votersSubmitted by Cacky Catlett on Fri, 10/05/2012 - 4:52pm.READ MORE:
As voters prepare to go to the polls next month, we looked at sample ballots to see how a couple of big issues are presented. What we found are two referenda with language that can be difficult to understand.
Full story...Potentially contaminated sites could still be good for ballpark constructionSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 11:24pm.READ MORE:
According to experts, there are currently 80 to 90 potentially contaminated properties in the Wilmington area, also known as brownfield sites. Two of the properties are being considered by the city to build a minor league ballpark on the land.
Full story...Two sides draw battle lines over stadium fundingSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 11:42pm.READ MORE:
As the teams take the field it looks like a grudge match to the finish. Both are playing or campaigning for the attention of voters on the baseball funding issue.
Full story...Former Wilmington mayor speaks out against ballpark agreementSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 10:47pm.READ MORE:
Former Wilmington mayor and downtown business owner Harper Peterson made it clear to city officials and residents Thursday afternoon that building a tax-funded ballpark is the wrong decision. He says with so many people struggling to scrape by, the council needs to be satisfied with what the city already has to offer.
Full story...City council votes to pass ballpark agreement with Braves, MandalaySubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 12:55am.READ MORE: Wilmington releases details of tentative ballpark planSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 09/14/2012 - 10:25am.READ MORE:
The Atlanta Braves, Mandalay Baseball Properties and the City of Wilmington have reached a tentative ballpark agreement. The city says the cost of the ballpark will not exceed $31 million and would be paid for by a 2.5-cent property tax increase. View Memorandum of Understanding inside.
Full story...City Council meets, baseball discussed in closed sessionSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 10:35pm.READ MORE: Wilmington still can't reach deal on ballpark planSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Fri, 08/31/2012 - 12:19am.READ MORE:
The ballpark and baseball in Wilmington. It is certainly not a short story, and now with no final agreement, City Council cannot vote at its meeting Tuesday.
Full story...City Council still can't come to agreement with MandalaySubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 4:01pm.READ MORE: ONLY ON 3: Thompson sets record straight on ballpark talks, says 'good for our community'Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/29/2012 - 11:59pm.READ MORE:
Upset with many inaccuracies in another media report, New Hanover County Commissioner Jason Thompson joined us today on WWAY NewsChannel 3 at 5:30 pm to talk about his perspectives on baseball in Wilmington.
Full story...FIRST ON 3: New Hanover Co. approached with stadium plan; Ripken confirms talksSubmitted by Marcy Cuevas on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 11:59pm.READ MORE:
A baseball stadium built without using taxpayer money. WWAY was first to uncover that's an idea one group has brought to New Hanover County. One city councilman calls it a rumor, while the county confirmed a group did approach it with this idea.
Full story...ONLY ON 3: Ballpark backers commission phone pollSubmitted by Katie Harden on Tue, 08/21/2012 - 10:12pm.READ MORE:
There is a new poll in the field asking Wilmington voters how they feel about the proposed ballpark. Today, a member of our staff got a phone call poll asking what he thinks about the ballpark.
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