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Onslow County approves $150,000 purchase of Bynum parcels adjacent to Onslow Pines Park
Summary
The Board approved purchasing two parcels totaling about 22.8 acres from the Doris R. Bynum Revocable Trust for $150,000, with a 30‑day due‑diligence period; the parcels are intended to be adjacent to Onslow Pines Park.
The Onslow County Board of Commissioners on May 5 approved an offer to purchase two parcels owned by the Doris R. Bynum Revocable Trust, totaling approximately 22.8 acres, for $150,000. The parcels are adjacent to Onslow Pines Park.
County staff identified the parcels by tax parcel numbers 435618405437 and 435618408488 and said the negotiated purchase price for both parcels is $150,000. The offer to purchase included a 30-day due-diligence period during which the county may terminate the contract without penalty if concerns arise.
If the board's action is carried through to closing, the chairman is authorized to sign documents to place the parcels under contract on behalf of the county. The motion to approve carried by voice vote; the transcript records commissioners saying “aye” and no opposition.
No further details on intended park uses, funding sources for the purchase, or post-acquisition plans were specified in the transcript.
