Town of Benson, NC

06/01/2026

📝 Sign up for some fun this summer!

Registration is now open for 2026 Benson Parks and Recreation Summer Camps — starting in July! We put together this handy guide for your reference with all the available camps plus dates and times! Sign up today!

▶️ Reminder — online registration and payments for Parks programs is now quicker and easier! If you want to register and pay online for any 2026 Summer Camp simply follow this link:

https://www.townofbenson.com/FormCenter/Parks-and-Recreation-Registration-3/YOUTH-ACTIVITY-REGISTRATION-FORM-34

‼️You will be redirected to the Parks online payment portal after clicking SUBMIT on the form.

‼️PLEASE NOTE: A 3.75% fee ($2.50 minimum) is included when using online payments. If you prefer to pay in cash, just close the payment portal page. Cash or check payments are accepted at Parks & Rec located at 403 S. Elm Street.

☎️ Need help registering online or want to register in person? Call Parks and Rec at 919-894-5117 or stop by 403 S. Elm Street.

06/01/2026

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE (6-1-26):

The Town of Benson Board of Commissioners have called a special meeting for WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026 at 7pm.

This meeting will be held in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Chamber located within the Town of Benson Conference Center, Benson Town Hall, 303 E. Church Street, Benson, NC 27504.

The purpose of these meetings is as follows:

▶️ To consider applications and conduct interviews for interim town manager.

▶️ To conduct a closed session pursuant to N. C. Gen. Stat. § 143.318.11(a)(6) to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, or conditions of appointment or employment of a public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee, except when the individual in question is a member of the city council or other public body or is being considered to fill a vacancy on the city council or other public body; and, to consult with an attorney employed or retained by the Board pursuant to N. C. Gen. Stat. § 143.318.11(a)(3).

05/29/2026

🧶 Knit & Crochet Group is back this Saturday (5-30-26)!

Reminder (5-28-26):

Calling all yarn lovers! Our knitting and crochet group will meet this Saturday (5-30-26) at 11 am at our new location (319 S. Elm Street).

Hope to see you there!

05/29/2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (6-9-26): Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Draft Budget

The Town of Benson will hold a public hearing Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 7pm at Benson Town Hall, 303 E. Church St., Benson, NC 27504 to receive comments from the public pertaining to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and fee schedule.

The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 draft budget and fee schedule was presented to the Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting on May 21, 2026 and is available for public inspection in the Town Clerk’s office, located within Benson Town Hall.

▶️ You can also view the proposed budget and fee schedule online here: https://www.townofbenson.com/DocumentCenter/View/1863/26-27-Proposed-BudgetFS?bidId=

05/28/2026

🎶 Kick off your weekend a little early TONIGHT (5-28-26) with the second Benson Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Sundown in Downtown concert of the year featuring Fleming Road Band!

💿 DJ Butch Halpin begins at 6pm
🎸 Fleming Road Band takes the stage at 7pm
🛍️ Come early and stroll Downtown Benson, NC before the show!

05/27/2026

REMINDER From the North Carolina Department of Transportation (5-27-26):

Update: Contract crews this week began doing some of the rehabilitation work, such as removing the barrier rails and sidewalk, on the N.C. 50 bridge while the outside lanes have remained closed to get a jump-start on the major work described below that will begin when the bridge fully closes starting May 28. The southbound off-ramp reopened today.

Below is a revised release initially sent May 13.

BENSON – As work progresses on widening Interstate 95 and modernizing its Exit 79 in Benson, a contractor plans to temporarily close the N.C. 50 bridge next week,

The I-95 southbound off-ramp was closed to allow crews to realign it at East Main Street/N.C. 50. The rebuilt ramp reopened on schedule Thursday morning.

The N.C. 50 bridge spanning I-95 is scheduled to close starting May 28. While the bridge is closed, interstate traffic can keep using Exit 79, but will have to turn away from the bridge.

The closure is needed to expeditiously and safely do rehabilitation work to the 24-year-old bridge, as well as construct the roundabout where the northbound on- and off-ramps converge with N.C. 242. The rehabilitation work will include installing new outer rails, widening the sidewalks on both sides and improving the concrete driving deck.

The upgraded bridge and roundabout are scheduled to open to traffic by July 12, weather permitting.

🗺️ See an interactive detour map of the upcoming work here:
https://drivenc.gov/?type=incident&id=770464

Local traffic may use the South Market Street overpass and Cub Road to the south of Exit 79 to get around the closed bridge.

Signed detours for truck traffic will vary depending on direction of travel on I‑95 or N.C. 50, but will include U.S. 301, Jonesboro Road and Exit 77 (Hodges Chapel Road).

To better guide travelers and improve traffic flow during the closure, NCDOT will fabricate and install wayfinding signs along the detour routes to help direct drivers to such businesses as hotels and restaurants around Exit 79. These wayfinding signs will be in place when the bridge closes.

A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation is widening the interstate between Exit 71 and 81 (the Interstate 40 junction) from its present four lanes to eight lanes. This project is scheduled to be completed by late spring 2028.

📲 This notification was also sent directly to the smart phones of those that have downloaded our town app — Benson NC Connect. More info here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15oiuHQBug/

05/27/2026

🛝 REMINDER 🌳
The playground at the Singing Grove (400 E. Main) will be closed this Thursday (5-28-26) at 8am to add mulch to the play area. Things will be back in action around 2pm!

05/26/2026

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE (5-26-26):

The Town of Benson Board of Commissioners have called a special meeting for THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026, at 7pm.

This meeting will be held in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Chamber located within the Town of Benson Conference Center, Benson Town Hall, 303 E. Church Street, Benson, NC 27504.

The purpose of these meetings is as follows:

▶️ To consider applications and conduct interviews for interim town manager.

▶️ To conduct a closed session pursuant to N. C. Gen. Stat. § 143.318.11(a)(6) to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, or conditions of appointment or employment of a public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee, except when the individual in question is a member of the city council or other public body or is being considered to fill a vacancy on the city council or other public body; and, to consult with an attorney employed or retained by the Board pursuant to N. C. Gen. Stat. § 143.318.11(a)(3).

05/26/2026

📝 Sign up for some fun this summer!

Registration is now open for 2026 Benson Parks and Recreation Summer Camps — starting in July! We put together this handy guide for your reference with all the available camps plus dates and times! Sign up today!

▶️ Reminder — online registration and payments for Parks programs is now quicker and easier! If you want to register and pay online for any 2026 Summer Camp simply follow this link:

https://www.townofbenson.com/FormCenter/Parks-and-Recreation-Registration-3/YOUTH-ACTIVITY-REGISTRATION-FORM-34

‼️You will be redirected to the Parks online payment portal after clicking SUBMIT on the form.

‼️PLEASE NOTE: A 3.75% fee ($2.50 minimum) is included when using online payments. If you prefer to pay in cash, just close the payment portal page. Cash or check payments are accepted at Parks & Rec located at 403 S. Elm Street.

☎️ Need help registering online or want to register in person? Call Parks and Rec at 919-894-5117 or stop by 403 S. Elm Street.

🏐 Looking for adult sports? Registration is also open for Adult Co-Ed Volleyball! More info here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1KxJ539s7c/

05/26/2026

🔎 SAVE THE DATE! NEW SUMMER CAMP!

Hey Benson area 5-8 graders (and parents)! Save the date for Camp BRIDGE — a one-of-a-kind summer camp hosted by the Benson Police Department and Benson Parks and Recreation set for July 21-23, 2026!

What does BRIDGE stand for? Building Relationships, Inspiring Dreams, Gaining Excellence! Activities will include tie-dying, police demonstrations, games, sports, and so much more! Interested? Clear your calendars and stay tuned for registration coming very soon!

☎️ For more info:
Contact SRO Kliest
[email protected]
919-894-2091