Samantha Robertson in a white shirt and grey vest

Samantha Robertson

Senior 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.

Fall in Columbia, SC
Three local topics you can bring on Thanksgiving that will spur discussion
It’s that time of year when distant and close relatives will gather around the Thanksgiving table + we’re giving you three local topics you can bring up when everyone runs out of small talk topics.
November 21, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Woman duct taping a box closed at a food drive.
Play
35+ volunteer opportunities in and around Columbia where you can lend a hand
It’s the holiday season and a perfect time to help a neighbor. This list of volunteer opportunities in Columbia, SC includes everything from Sistercare to the Columbia Museum of Art.
November 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
World Food Championships Lake Murray
Lake Murray Country chefs shined at World Food Championships
A few weeks ago, we shared about + introduced the 2023 Lake Murray Country Team competing in the World Food Championships. Today, we are sharing the results.
November 15, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
congaree river
City
Columbians dream big for future riverfront development
We asked, and you answered. We wanted you to think big and share with us the dream development you would bring to our rivers if you had the power to do so. See what our readers said.
November 7, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
West Columbia Santa Mailbox
Santa’s Mailbox and 19th Annual Tree Lighting Return to West Columbia
Get ready for the holiday season in West Columbia by writing letters to Mr. Claus and attending the annual Christmas Tree Lighting happening in December.
November 7, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Sunrise at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Arts
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has opened submissions for its 2024-2025 Art in the Airport program
Calling all artists — the local airport’s initiative aims to offer local artists the opportunity to showcase their work to a broad audience traveling through the airport.
November 3, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Pumpkin
Culture
How to recycle your pumpkins and help a local farmer
Here’s what you can do with your leftover pumpkins and how they could help out a local farmer in Columbia.
November 1, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Carving pumpkin
Here’s what to do with your fall pumpkins and leaves
Find out how to dispose of old pumpkins and leaves ahead of the holidays.
November 1, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Third Eye Man
Culture
Happy Halloween, Soda Citizens — come read a ghost story that was written by you.
We asked, and you answered. Created out of submissions from our readers, we put together a local, fictional ghost story.
October 30, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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