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BallparkONLY ON 3: Developer says he can build ballpark for lessSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 5:30pm.READ MORE: 
Tonight Wilmington City Council will discuss a bond referendum of up to $42 million to build a ballpark. But one developer says he can build it for much less.
Full story...Problem with ballpark petition has some on edgeSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Fri, 07/06/2012 - 11:38pm.READ MORE:
City officials have asked the New Hanover County Board of Elections to further analyze more than 160 names on the taxpayer-funded ballpark petition.
Full story...Wilmington questions 165 signatures on ballpark petition; organizers surprisedSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 07/06/2012 - 6:43pm.READ MORE:
A petition against a taxpayer-funded ballpark in Wilmington has hit another bump in the road. City officials have asked the New Hanover County Board of Elections to further analyze more than 160 names on the petition.
Full story...StarNews profiles ballpark petition organizers Sunday After collecting enough signatures to get their argument on November's ballot, Ben McCoy and Joshua Fulton are recognizable names when it comes to the hot debate over bringing a ball park to Wilmington. StarNews reporter Shelby Sebens gets to know them better and talks with "Good Morning Carolina" anchor Ashley Jacobs about an upcoming article. StarNews: Council could consider $42 million baseball bond referendumSubmitted by StarNewsOnline.com on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 5:28pm.READ MORE: El Paso moves forward with $50M minor league ballparkSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 06/26/2012 - 5:54pm.READ MORE:
As the debate continues over whether to build a minor league baseball stadium in Wilmington, other cities tackle similar decisions. El Paso, TX, is the latest to decide to make the investment.
Full story... » THE RANT: City leaders dodge questions, viewers sound off Three days later, and still no response from Wilmington city leaders who did not want to answer our questions about the ballpark plan and other issues. That has lots of you sounding off as well. Saffo, Cheatham, Rivenbark refuse to talk baseball, hotel, budgetSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 06/22/2012 - 11:54pm.READ MORE:
It seems like our city leaders are afraid to talk about the baseball project and where it stands right now.
Full story... » O'Grady: Ballpark lease 'not acceptable,' just a starting pointSubmitted by Asha Dave on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 11:58pm.READ MORE:
The first draft of a ballpark lease agreement has some Wilmington City Council members scoffing at the deal. But some city leaders say this is simply the first step in formal negotiations.
Full story...Braves/Mandalay want $50K fine per day if stadium is lateSubmitted by StarNewsOnline.com on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 9:07pm.READ MORE:
An initial lease proposed by the Atlanta Braves and operating partner Mandalay Baseball has some Wilmington City Council members laughing.
Full story... » Ballpark may go on November ballot, Mandalay says private financing is now off the tableSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 12:00am.READ MORE:
The City continues to slide closer to building a ballpark and bringing a minor league team to the Port City. Wilmington City Council voted Tuesday night to continue negotiations with Mandalay Baseball and the Atlanta braves for another six months.
Full story...FIRST ON 3: Wilmington City Manager hugely exaggerating baseball stadium petition ballot costSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 5:13pm.READ MORE: FIRST ON 3: Wilmington City Manager reports $1 million in extra city sales tax revenue; Wants to spend half on baseball & hotelSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 5:12pm.READ MORE: FIRST ON 3: Mandalay/Braves requesting 6 more months to negotiateSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 5:11pm.READ MORE: City releases consultant's report on ballpark planSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 3:26pm.READ MORE:
The City of Wilmington has released a report from a consultant on a proposal for a minor league baseball stadium in Wilmington. The city hired National Sports Services to analyze a proposal from developers, including Mandalay Baseball Properties, to build a ballpark in the city to serve as the home of an Atlanta Braves farm team.
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