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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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  • MOSI expansion will bring the second largest planetarium in the country to Tampa

    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.

  • New 90s-themed restaurant Sunshine City Tavern opening in St.Petersburg next month

    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.

  • Construction underway at new Alessi bakery new location, with plans to open mid-2025

    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.

  • Ybor City's annual Christmas tree lighting celebration returns this holiday season

    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.

  • Malios Steakhouse is opening a second location in St. Pete Beach next year

    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 @RealRileyBenson
12 May 25

Refs got it right. Mathurin is a punk

Riley Benson
Riley Benson @RealRileyBenson
12 May 25

RT @RuiterWrongFAN: Second guy always gets caught. Bennidict Mathurin deserves to get his ass kicked. Surprised with some of the stuff #Pac…

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Riley Benson @RealRileyBenson
12 May 25

Indiana has to be one of the dirtiest teams out there