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Riley Benson

Charleston

Reporter, Anchor and Host at WCBD-TV (Mount Pleasant, SC)

News 2 Today Anchor and Political Host @WCBD | Former Voice of @SV_Cards, Sports @BigZSports | CEO of @RKB_Productions | @KentState Alum

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  • Dec 5, 2024 | cltampa.com | Riley Benson

    By Riley Benson on Thu, Dec 5, 2024 at 2:19 pm Lovers of the night sky will have a big reason to come inside next year. Yesterday, Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) announced a multi-million-dollar upgrade that investors say will improve the STEM learning experience for students in Tampa Bay.

  • Dec 5, 2024 | cltampa.com | Riley Benson

    By Jourdan Ducat on Tue, Dec 3, 2024 at 11:06 am Like many neighboring businesses, The VIP Mexican Restaurant & Lounge in Treasure Island was badly damaged by Hurricane Helene. Extensive flooding inside caused enough damage to the infrastructure and equipment that the restaurant had to be completely gutted. According to a social media post, the devastating hit occurred just shy of the 30th anniversary of VIP’s current owners taking over.

  • Dec 3, 2024 | cltampa.com | Riley Benson

    By Riley Benson on Tue, Dec 3, 2024 at 10:38 am A Tampa icon is on the move, but it’s not going very far. West Tampa deli and bakery Alessi is finally making strides in its move to a new location. Earlier this year, Alessi, a family-owned business that’s been a staple in Tampa for over a century, shared plans to move out of its current location.

  • Nov 19, 2024 | cltampa.com | Riley Benson

    By Riley Benson on Tue, Nov 19, 2024 at 11:40 am Ring in the holiday season like a classic Hallmark movie, with the annual Christmas tree lighting returning to Ybor City this week. Alongside the Christmas tree, attendees can enjoy a classic visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and hot chocolate and cookies. Tampa mayor, Jane Castor, will also be in attendance to present the annual lighting.

  • Nov 15, 2024 | cltampa.com | Riley Benson

    By Riley Benson on Fri, Nov 15, 2024 at 9:18 am A Tampa staple for over 50 years is opening a second location on St. Pete Beach. Malio's Prime Steakhouse, initially opened in 1969 by Malio Lavarone along South Dale Mabry Highway, is now located along the Tampa Riverwalk, on the ground level of Rivergate Tower (aka The Beer Can Building). The restaurant is known for its high-end steaks, seafood, wine and other dishes.

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Riley Benson
Riley Benson @RealRileyBenson
31 Mar 25

How retrospective of you, Jimmy.

Daniel Oyefusi
Daniel Oyefusi @DanielOyefusi

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam on the team’s trade for Deshaun Watson: “We took a big swing and miss with Deshaun. We thought we had the quarterback, we didn't and we gave up a lot of draft picks to get him. So we've got to dig ourselves out of that hole. … (the trade) was an entire

Riley Benson
Riley Benson @RealRileyBenson
13 Mar 25

Kendrick Perkins logic. Cavs beat Boston: “Boston isn’t fully healthy, Cleveland doesn’t stand a chance. OKC beats Boston: OKC is showing the believers why they will make the finals and can hang with Boston. Guy must still be salty Cleveland set him down to the G League

Riley Benson
Riley Benson @RealRileyBenson
10 Mar 25

Browns Front Office: Let’s see how bad of a Quarterback room we can get

ESPN Cleveland
ESPN Cleveland @ESPNCleveland

The Browns have a new QB.... https://t.co/vwUavRcsER