FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners has voted 5 to 2 to halt the $152 million construction of the new Crown Event Center in Downtown Fayetteville .

Plans for the new center being built in downtown Fayetteville were paused in March to be reviewed by a law firm.

Wednesday's decision halted the construction of the new center, and the board said it will pursue a full renovation and modernization of the existing Crown Complex.

The board also voted to direct the county manager to develop a plan and framework for the redevelopment of the Crown Arena and Theater.

"This decision was not made lightly," said Board of Commissioners Chairman Kirk DeViere.

DeViere said the decision was made out of fiscal responsibility and transparent governance, and wants D

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