Downtown Erwin’s iconic Capitol Cinema, which has been closed for nearly two years, may get a new lease on life, thanks to the plans of its new owner.
Robert Fury, who said he paid $100,000 to acquire the former movie theater from the previous owners, wants to re-open the property as a music venue. He had the marquee lights fully illuminated this past Friday evening to signal a change in status for the historic piece of downtown Erwin.