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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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News
Pine Island is becoming a state park
Here’s a recap and update on the project.
March 20, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Charlotte, NC hit the road
Travel
The ultimate road trip to Charlotte, NC
Hit the road and head to Charlotte, NC — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
March 20, 2023
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St. Pat's in Five Points
Events
St. Patrick’s Day events to try in Columbia
Here’s how to join in on the fun around the Soda City.
March 16, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Wisteria
Outdoors
What’s with the wisteria?
The story behind the purple flowers that look like grapes.
March 16, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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Lifestyle
Your guide to the 2023 St. Pat’s Festival in Columbia, SC
Get ready to shamrock out
March 14, 2023
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Cambria Hotel
Biz
Celebrating Columbia Chamber’s 2023 Impact Award winners
See who’s been impacting business development around our city.
March 8, 2023
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Columbia Hurling Club
Sports
Catch the Gaelic game of hurling in Columbia, SC
We’re breaking down the Irish sport of hurling including its rules and where you can catch a game.
March 7, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The Dens Hotel Trundle
Development
Hotel Trundle’s expanding into Cottontown
We got an inside peek into the four new spaces, opening this spring.
March 2, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
W.B. Whaley House
Construction is done on the W. B. Smith Whaley House
Take a look and get excited for what’s to come for the historic property.
February 24, 2023
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