Finally, in 2026, professional ball returned to Wilson. The Carolina Mudcats, who played about 25 miles away in Zebulon, found themselves in need of a new stadium, as their home, Five County Stadium, no longer met the standards required by Major League Baseball. The new team was named the Wilson Warbirds, a nickname derived from vintage military aircraft in homage to the city’s aviation history. Fleming Stadium was far too outdated by this point…
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