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Sam Robertson

Samantha Robertson

Content & Platform Strategy Manager

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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City
Your business resource guide for Columbia
An all-inclusive guide to business resources if you’re looking to start a business in Columbia
July 8, 2024
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Events
How to celebrate the Fourth of July if you don’t like fireworks
Not everyone loves the loud boom that echoes as fireworks go off on Independence Day. Here’s a short guide for how to still participate in the celebration if you (or your pets) don’t like fireworks.
June 28, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Travel and Outdoors
Consider planting a tree with this free civic program
Have you ever considered the benefits of planting a tree in your local neighborhood or community? City of Columbia and Columbia Green are partnering to bring more trees to the Columbia area.
June 24, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Participate in a local skateboarding competition on Go Skateboarding Day
Local skate shop Bluetile Skateboards is hosting a citywide skateboarding competition and watch party this weekend for Go Skateboarding Day.
June 20, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Small Business
Gadgetboy, a new boutique gadget store is open in Columbia
Need some new tech? A new boutique electronic store with cutting-edge tech, Gadgetboy, is open on Devine Street in Columbia.
June 14, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Culture
Your guide to Father’s Day in Columbia
Don’t know what to get the Dad in your life this Father’s Day? We’re giving you a few ideas on what to get them or how you can spend Father’s Day in Columbia.
June 12, 2024
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Culture
Answered: What if... Columbia looked like this?
From skytrams that go over 378 to river development and pedestrian bridges, here are some of your answers for What if... Columbia looked like this?
May 31, 2024
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COLAtoday was nominated for four categories in the Best of Columbia contest
Thanks to our readers and followers, COLAtoday was nominated several times in Free Times’ annual Best of Columbia contest. See which ones and vote for us below.
May 29, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Culture
Asked: What if Columbia, SC looked like this?
Dream big, Columbians. We want to hear your whackiest, wonkiest, dreamiest, funniest, what if Columbia ideas.
May 24, 2024
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