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Samantha Robertson

City Editor

Sam is based in Columbia, SC and previously worked in PR marketing for several local brands and startups in the Soda City before joining COLAtoday as a City Editor in 2021. When she’s not content creating, she loves staying active, brunching around town, rooting for the Gamecocks, and spending time by the rivers.

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Culture
COLAtoday is hosting Drink Up in July to celebrate beverages and beverages makers
Throughout the month of July, COLAtoday will be sharing content celebrating the beverage industry in our community.
May 26, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Adopt from Pawmetto Lifeline
Volunteer
Your guide to local animal rescues + shelters across Columbia
Looking for a way to lend a paw or just want a furry friend? These shelters across Columbia could use your help fostering, adopting, or volunteering.
May 23, 2023
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Komodo Dragon Riverbanks Zoo
Development
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden announced a new Komodo dragon habitat coming in the spring of 2024
A new Komodo dragon habitat is in the works to provide more engaging, up-close views of the endangered monitors and is part of the Phase One Bridge to the Wild project.
May 9, 2023
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Culture
Can we effectively compare Columbia to empty nesters when local college students go home for the summer?
We opened the conversation up to you, and asked, “Can you relate to the sentiment of feeling like “empty nesters” when students leave for the summer?” Here’s what you said.
May 5, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
lake murray
Initial steps have been taken to turn a cove of Lake Murray into a destination resort community
If fully approved, the $733+ million cove project would include a Regional Conference Center, a marina, hotels, retail space, and homes near Beekeeper Court and North Lake Drive.
May 3, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Williams Brice
Sports
The NFL gained these five South Carolina players during the 2023 NFL Draft
Keep reading below to see the details on where all five Gamecock football players will be playing beginning next season in the NFL, following the NFL’s 2023 Draft.
May 1, 2023
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Culture
Several social media videos that have gone viral within the last month in Columbia, SC
We are taking a moment to showcase several show-stopping videos on social media that have resonated with Soda Citizens and taken pride in place to the next level.
April 27, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Trash the Poop Dog Days of Summer at Segra Park
Sponsored
Try This: Trash the Poop Dog Days of Summer at Segra Park
There are only five Trash the Poop Dog Days of Summer games this season, so don’t miss the opportunity to treat your pup.
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North Main Street Widening project
City
The City of Columbia widened a 1.7-mile stretch of road on North Main Street
The widening and repaving project was possible thanks to Richland County’s Transportation Penny Program — a $1.07 billion initiative that will be utilized for 22 years or until the budget has been depleted.
April 25, 2023
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