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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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Explore Wales Garden through Historic Columbia’s Palladium Tour: Landmarks and Landscapes
Discover local architectural treasures and Art in the Garden through Historic Columbia’s self-guided Palladium Tour: Landmarks and Landscapes
March 26, 2024
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Airports and Transportation
How to utilize Columbia’s Amtrak Station and our city’s railroad history
Explore affordable and hands-free spring getaways with Columbia’s Amtrak Station and five train trips you can take.
March 17, 2024
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City
Richland County considering a $2.2 billion Transportation Sales Tax for proposed road projects over 15 years
Richland County’s Proposed $2.2 billion Transportation Sales Tax and some of the project drafts were unveiled: Here’s what you need to know
March 14, 2024
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Festivals
Your guide to the 2024 St. Pat’s Festival in Columbia, SC
Get ready to shamrock out at one of Cola’s biggest events and see what’s going to be new at this year’s St. Pat’s Festival.
March 11, 2024
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Culture
COLAtoday’s BBQ bracket champion
You’ve crowned our Midlands BBQ champion as City Limits Q, the West Columbia BBQ restaurant led by James Beard Award nominee Robbie Robinson.
March 10, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
How to see the synchronous fireflies at Congaree National Park
Here’s how to snag your tickets so you can see the How to see the synchronous fireflies at Congaree National Park.
March 7, 2024
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City
Sally Salamander: Columbia’s amphibian-lead walking tour
Experience Columbia SC is relaunching the Sally Salamander Walking Tour, created by the Leadership Columbia Class of 2009. This free, walkable scavenger hunt guides visitors through Columbia’s downtown historic landmarks, businesses, and art installations.
March 6, 2024
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South Carolina’s export sales soared to $37.3 Billion in 2023
Fueled by the automotive sector, South Carolina’s export sales defied national trends with $37.3 billion in 2023. Governor Henry McMaster and industry leaders weigh in on the state’s international trade performance.
March 4, 2024
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Events
Discover Open Book 2024: a literary series featuring renowned authors partnering with All Good Books
Join All Good Books as the Official Seller for Open Book 2024, Hosted by Elise Blackwell and Sponsored by USC’s College of Arts and Sciences. Explore free author events at USC’s Capstone Building.
March 4, 2024
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