Throughout the summer season, the Gastonia Honey Hunters finanical struggles got here to gentle.
In July, gamers refused to take the sphere to carry consideration to their unpaid salaries. Workers members additionally noticed vital delays in receiving their paychecks.
Town of Gastonia additionally got here after the crew for over $80,000 in unpaid lease and associated providers for the usage of Caromont Well being Park.
Within the midst of the season, with the Gastonia Honey Hunters combating for a playoff spot (that in the end led to them shedding within the championship sequence), the Atlantic League stepped in and paid the town and gamers the whole lot that was owed.
Ballpark Digest reported firstly of August that it appeared as if all the again pay was caught up and the crew continued enjoying as regular.
However, it appears as if the Atlantic League is not going to be supporting the Gastonia Honey Hunters any additional.
Right this moment, the Gastonia Gazette reported that the Atlantic League has terminated their membership with the Honey Hunters siting greater than $1 million {dollars} in debt.
The lawsuit, filed Friday by the town of Gastonia, alleges that actual property magnate Brandon Bellamy, the president of the corporate that operates the Honey Hunters, obtained a letter Aug. 28 stating that the crew was in violation of the Atlantic League Bylaws and the League Affiliation Settlement. Basically, the letter mentioned, if the crew did make efforts to pay its money owed and enhance its monetary standing, its membership within the league can be revoked. Bellamy additionally obtained a letter Sept. 11 stating that his firm was in default for failure to pay an excellent debt. The crew owes the league greater than $1.1 million, in accordance with the lawsuit.Â
Take a look at at the moment’s article (November 22, 2023) from the Gastonia Gazette for extra particulars concerning the monetary money owed and the lawsuit filed final Friday by the town of Gastonia towards the Honey Hunters,
