Cumberland County has agreed to help fund a High-A Carolina League ballpark in downtown Fayetteville, marking an important step for the proposal. (more…)
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Fayetteville Ballpark Financing Plan Approved
The Fayetteville City Council approved a financing plan for a new ballpark for a Houston Astros High A Carolina League team that combines city funds with contributions from Cumberland County. (more…)
Funding Details Emerge in Fayetteville
When it comes to funding a new downtown ballpark, the City of Fayetteville and Cumberland County are lining up their proposals. (more…)
Fayetteville Holds Off on Unveiling Funding Model
Though some details appear to be resolved, officials in Fayetteville are waiting until at least next week to present a funding model for a new Carolina League ballpark. (more…)
Next Step in Fayetteville: A Funding Plan
With a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in place, officials in Fayetteville are now focused on developing a funding model for a new downtown ballpark. (more…)
Fayetteville Moves Forward with Astros MiLB Ballpark
It wasn’t close: the Fayetteville City Council voted 10-0 last night to move forward with a new Houston Astros MiLB ballpark for a High A Carolina League team, with a 2019 opening specified. (more…)
Terms Leaked for New Fayetteville Ballpark Lease
Terms for a new Fayetteville ballpark lease have been leaked to the local newspaper, but there’s nothing too surprising, generally speaking, as the city is seeking an ironclad commitment and the Houston Astros are willing to provide one. (more…)
Vote on New Fayetteville Ballpark Set for Wednesday
The Fayetteville City Council is set to consider a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Houston Astros covering a $35 million ballpark for a new High-A Carolina League team at a special Wednesday meeting. (more…)
$35 Million for Fayetteville Ballpark
Movement toward a ballpark in downtown Fayetteville continues, as the City of Fayetteville is now setting a $35 million budget for the project. (more…)
Fayetteville Making Progress on MOU
All signs point to the City of Fayetteville and the Houston Astros reaching a memorandum of understanding (MOU), as city officials are expressing confidence. (more…)
Columbia Wows Fayetteville Officials
Officials in Fayetteville have not been shy about using Spirit Communications Park as a model for a new ballpark in their city. A recent visit to the ballpark only validated that idea. (more…)
Fayetteville Officials Visiting Columbia
As they plan their own downtown ballpark, Fayetteville officials are making a trip to Spirit Communications Park in Columbia. (more…)
Fayetteville Agrees to Move Forward with MOU
In a routine but still important step, the Fayetteville City Council voted to move forward on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Houston Astros for a new downtown ballpark. (more…)