Fayetteville to Explore Building Downtown Convention Center
Mayor Mitch Colvin urged the City Council to explore a city‑led feasibility study for a downtown convention center, arguing the city must take charge of revitalization after years of county investments outside the area.
Cumberland Commissioners Pick Contractors to Rehab Crown Arena, Theatre
In a 5-1 vote, the Board of Commissioners chose T.A. Loving of Goldsboro and Metcon of Pembroke to manage and build the renovations.
Cumberland County Selects Architect for Crown Arena, Theatre Renovation
Commissioners voted 4-2 to hire SfL+a Architects to design the project and a second firm to oversee the renovations.
Cumberland County sued over $1.3M in unpaid fees for Crown Event Center design
Architecture firm says it’s owed for work it did before the county pulled the plug on the downtown venue.
Column: Here’s what would make Fayetteville a grand arts mecca
Columnist Tim White shares the missing pieces that would transform Fayetteville into an unavoidable stop for arts and entertainment in North Carolina
County seeks public’s ideas for Event Center site as commissioners consider $10M construction bill
Residents can take an online survey on what to do with the former parking lot in front of the County Courthouse
Cumberland commissioners cancel contract for $33 million parking deck by courthouse
Deck would have had 1,100 spaces and served a proposed county office building
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Column: Some Civic Center Commissioners voice displeasure with termination of downtown Crown Event Center
“I was shocked at the cancellation of the Event Center,” Peter Pappas says, and he believes the Cumberland Board of County Commissioners should have reached out to Civic Center board members for their input before voting on June 4 to abandon the downtown site.
Cumberland commissioners kill Fayetteville performing arts center
Fayetteville’s long-planned downtown performing arts center and meeting space has been quashed after the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday voted 5-2 to discontinue the project.
Cumberland County may decide fate of Crown Event Center this week
Reports update construction expense, costs to rehab old venues, and parking. Commissioners to discuss on Wednesday
25 years later, downtown’s rebirth is a joy to behold
It was 26 years ago, but I remember that weekend stroll better than I can recall yesterday’s breakfast. It’s a strong and lasting memory — my first impression of downtown Fayetteville.
Column: Cool Spring Downtown District offers clarion cry in support of Crown Event Center
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week.
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