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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Summer events happening around Columbia
Make the most of the warm weather with this list of the best local events and activities happening this summer.
April 29, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Business
The grand opening of the Farmer’s Market Xchange in Columbia
Happening at the beginning of National Small Business Week, Farmer’s Market Xchange will host a grand opening and offer discounts to celebrate.
April 25, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Business
Reminisce with us about the Five points District in Columbia
Five Points has gone through some changes over the year and the landscape is still changing as a well-known bar get a revamp.
April 25, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Government
The City of Cayce hopes to boost roadway safety with a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
The City of Cayce Council approved a safety action plan for intersection improvements at four hazardous locations with a $160,000 grant from the Safe Streets and Roads for All program.
April 23, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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City
The City of Columbia unveiled a new city logo
We’re sharing about how the City of Columbia unveiled a new city logo and rebranding. Now we want to know what you think about it. Join the conversation and share your thoughts with us.
April 17, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Travel and Outdoors
4 driveable day or weekend trip destinations within two hours of Columbia
Just need to getaway for a few days or feeling spontaneous on a day off? Here are four day trip destinations within two hours of Columbia.
April 15, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Government
New regulations for short-term rentals in Richland County
Short-term rentals in Richland County are on the rise. Today we’re breaking down the new changes with a new ordinance, adopted by City Council on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
April 11, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Business
Is El Vago Mexican Kitchen coming soon to Cola?
We saw a cryptic post on social media and decided to do some digging on a potential new business coming to Cola. Come along with us to do some digging on El Vago Mexican Kitchen.
April 11, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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City
Exploring Columbia, SC: What is COLAtoday?
Every April we celebrate the anniversary of COLAtoday — Columbia, SC’s resource for all things Cola. Allow us to introduce our daily, five-minute newsletter, full of information for local citizens.
April 9, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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