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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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Hit the Road: A foodie foray road trip to Greenville, SC
We hope you’ve packed your appetite because we are taking a quick hour-and-a-half road trip to Greenville, SC, showcasing things to do, memorable eats, and accommodations with award-winning cuisines.
January 17, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
Piecewise Coffee Co.
Business
Piecewise Coffee Co. expands and is taking over a Devine Street location
Blūm Coffee bids farewell as Piecewise Coffee Co. expands and opens its second location in the heart of the Devine District
January 12, 2024
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Capital Concrete Co. location
Business
Capital Concrete Co. invests $8.25M in new Fairfield County facility
The Capital Concrete Co. expansion plans to bring 17 job opportunities and strengthen the company’s commitment to South Carolina’s economic growth.
January 10, 2024
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A widely grinning person sits before a completed bowl on a pottery wheel, hands wet with clay.
Education
Where to take an adult class in Columbia
Whether you’re looking for athletic classes, art classes, or cooking classes we’ve got recommendations for how to keep learning in Columbia.
January 10, 2024
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Development
Columbia residents disagree on PickleGarden on the River plans
Last week, we wrote an article talking about the new PickleGarden on the River development. Here’s what Soda Citizens had to say about it.
January 8, 2024
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Weather
Severe weather alert: Tuesday storms pose risks for Columbia
Along with thunderstorms, the Midlands could face enhanced risk with a wind advisory and a severe weather alert issued.
January 8, 2024
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PickleGarden on the River
Development
PickleGarden on the River: Columbia’s soon to be newest pickleball and biergarten space
Colliers | South Carolina facilitated the PickleGarden on the River deal that plans to feature a new 4.75-acre riverfront property, set to open before the end of the year.
January 4, 2024
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GoldenGirls Airbnb
Travel and Outdoors
Stay in this Golden Girls-themed Airbnb that’s located in downtown Columbia.
Sure you can stay somewhere overnight, but is it a Golden Girls-themed Airbnb? Take a look inside this eclectic bnb and book it next time you’re looking to stay in Five Points
January 4, 2024
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new School of Medicine and research building
Education
USC unveiled the renderings for its new School of Medicine and research building
The new, 300,000-sqft School of Medicine and research building will serve as a hub for innovation, research, clinical experience, and more.
December 19, 2023
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