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Rowan County approves sale of 15 acres at Granite Industrial Park to MRP Industrial for $500,000
Summary
After a closed session, the board approved a private sale of 15 acres at Granite Industrial Park to MRP Industrial for $500,000, citing North Carolina General Statute 158-7.1 for the sale authority.
After returning from closed session on June 15, 2026, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners announced and approved an offer from MRP Industrial to purchase 15 acres of county land at Granite Industrial Park for $500,000.
The board described the transaction as a private sale and cited North Carolina General Statute 158-7.1 as the basis for proceeding with the sale. The property is adjacent to development behind Shamandandy/Shimandi Drive as described in the meeting transcript. The board moved, received a second and approved the sale by voice vote.
Why it matters: the sale transfers county-owned land into private development and may affect local economic development plans for the Granite Industrial Park area.
Key details: the board stated the parcel is 15 acres and the offered purchase price is $500,000. The motion and approval followed the closed session; mover/second and individual roll-call votes were not recorded in the public transcript. The board referenced North Carolina General Statute 158-7.1 when approving the sale.
Next steps: county staff will proceed with closing steps consistent with the statute and any applicable county procedures.
