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BallparkWilmington City Council to tour Durham ballparkSubmitted by WWAY on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 12:59am.READ MORE: ONLY ON 3 & THE BIG TALKER FM: Poll shows voters not fans of baseball stadium for higher taxesSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 12:48am.READ MORE:  A proposal to build a taxpayer-funded baseball stadium in Wilmington is striking out with voters there, according to a new flash poll conducted with media partners WWAY NewsChannel 3 and The Big Talker FM.
Full story...Ballpark discussion continues despite likely tax hike, budget issuesSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 5:58pm.READ MORE:
A drop in property values will most likely mean the City of Wilmington will have to raise property taxes to pay for its next budget. That issue has some residents asking whether the city should even be talking about building a baseball stadium.
Full story...City leaders question wording in baseball stadium petitionSubmitted by Marcy Cuevas on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 6:42pm.READ MORE:
Some Wilmington city leaders are crying foul over a petition to stop a publicly funded baseball stadium. They believe the wording is too broad and could jeopardize other events.
Full story...Rally against taxpayer-funded stadium SaturdaySubmitted by Katie Harden on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 5:46pm.READ MORE:
As we first told you last week, a petition is circulating around Wilmington against using tax money to build a ballpark. Organizers say they are not against the stadium in general; just the taxpayers footing the bill.
Full story... » Saffo: City considering several locations for ballparkSubmitted by Katie Harden on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 5:38pm.READ MORE:
You might say the City of Wilmington is still in the first inning of the effort to bring baseball to town. City leaders say there's still a lot to be done including where to build.
Full story...City to spend big for ballpark, hotel legal feesSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 12:19pm.READ MORE: Wilmington men organize citizen ordinance, petition to stop tax funded ballparkSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 12:05am.READ MORE:
The proposed ballpark has gotten its fair share of attention lately. Two Wilmington men are trying to stop it from going any further and taking the issue into the hands of the people. They have started a petition to hopefully change how the city can pay for the ballpark.
Full story...ONLY ON 3: Developer talks about ballpark plan, opposition starts Facebook groupSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 5:51pm.READ MORE:
The city is not the only one stepping up to the plate when it comes to embracing the construction of a new baseball stadium downtown. Today, the developer met with the Wilmington Area Hospitality Association to discuss his plans, which he says will change the city.
Full story...The Rant: Take me out to the ballgame? Take me out to the ballgame? That's the question for Wilmington City Council as it discusses building a baseball stadium. But not everyone is on board with the idea. FIRST ON 3: Council approves ballpark negotiationsSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 12:12am.READ MORE:
Wilmington City Council has unanimously approved a plan to negotiate with Mandalay Baseball Properties and the Atlanta Braves about bringing a minor league baseball team to the Port City.
Full story...Americans for Prosperity speaks out against ballpark planSubmitted by Chris Phillips on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 5:26pm.READ MORE: Atlanta Braves and Mandalay reps in town for tonight's city council meeting to talk new stadiumSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 4:29pm.READ MORE: Wilmington council considers small biz help along with ballparkSubmitted by Marcy Cuevas on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:25am.READ MORE:
Spending money to make money. The City of Wilmington is looking for ways to spur economic development.
Some council members believe a baseball stadium may do that. At the same time, the city also wants to help small business owners. Is there money for both?
Full story...Wilmington City Council to discuss new ballpark, hotel Tuesday nightSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 2:42pm.READ MORE: |
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