WCPS — Call for Upset Bids (805 E. Holly Street)

WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS — CALL FOR UPSET BIDS

The Wayne County Board of Education has proposed to accept an offer of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) to purchase approximately 0.46 acres at the address of 805 E. Holly St., Goldsboro, North Carolina, 27530, and identified by the following PIN: 3509375642, totaling 0.46 acres and hereinafter referred to as the “property” as identified in the Board’s February 3, 2025, resolution.

The property is being sold “as is” and on condition that the property shall not be used for a competing educational institution, and the deed shall contain a restrictive covenant preventing the use or sale of the property for any such purposes.

Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-269, the Board will accept upset bids for the next ten days, ending at 5:00 PM on March 16, 2026.

Any upset bid must increase the previous $3,000 offer by at least ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars and five percent (5%) of the remainder.

The bidder must deposit with the Board five percent (5%) of their total bid. Upset bids and the accompanying bid deposit check or money order must be delivered to the Wayne County Public Schools Finance Department.

This process shall continue until no further qualifying upset bids are received.

Inquiries about the property may be directed to Dr. Gary Hales, WCPS Assistant Superintendent.

The Board reserves the right to reject any offers.

Dr. Gary Hales

Assistant Superintendent for Support Services

Wayne County Public Schools

919-731-5900

Published March 8, 2026, and March 15, 2026