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PRESS RELEASE (9-18-20): Benson Promotes Interim Chief Greg Percy to Permanent Chief of Police

The Town of Benson made the decision this week to allow Interim Police Chief Greg Percy to continue his role as head of the Police Department in officially promoting him to permanent Police Chief. Read on...
CURRENT COVID-19 PHASE 2.5 INFO FOR BENSON

This week, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina will be heading into “Phase 2.5” of its gradual reopening plan concerning COVID-19. Read on...
REMINDER (7-29-20): Information about New Storm Water Fee

With the approval of the 2020-21 budget and fee schedule, all Benson utilities customers will now have an additional $2.50 storm water fee added to their bills. Read on...
REMINDER (7-22-20): More info on Utility Payments, Debt Recovery, and Payment Plans

On July 29, Gov. Roy Cooper’s Executive Order No. 142 will expire and normal utility billing will resume. As such, we are continuing to encourage customers to establish a payment plan for any balances that may have been accrued over the past few months. Read on...
PRESS RELEASE (7-9-20): Benson Mule Days Postponed Until 2021

The Benson Chamber has decided to postpone the 71st Annual Benson Mule Days this year. This wasn’t an easy decision. The safety of our citizens, visitors, staff, and participants remains our top priority at all times — for any event. Read on...
Benson FY 2020-2021 Budget Approved

On Thursday (6-25-20), the Benson Board of Commissioners approved the Town’s 2020-2021 Fiscal Year budget. Read on...
REMINDER (6-15-20): State Funds Now Available to Help Low-Income Families Struggling Due to COVID-19

NCDHHS has announced that the state's Community Action Agencies (CAAs) have begun to receive flexible funds that can be used to help low-income individuals and families meet needs caused by economic disruption of COVID-19. Read on...

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PRESS RELEASE (9-18-20): Benson Promotes Interim Chief Greg Percy to Permanent Chief of Police

CURRENT COVID-19 PHASE 2.5 INFO FOR BENSON

REMINDER (7-29-20): Information about New Storm Water Fee

REMINDER (7-22-20): More info on Utility Payments, Debt Recovery, and Payment Plans

PRESS RELEASE (7-9-20): Benson Mule Days Postponed Until 2021

Benson FY 2020-2021 Budget Approved

REMINDER (6-15-20): State Funds Now Available to Help Low-Income Families Struggling Due to COVID-19