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.

West Columbia Santa Mailbox
Santa’s Mailbox and 19th Annual Tree Lighting Return to West Columbia
Get ready for the holiday season in West Columbia by writing letters to Mr. Claus and attending the annual Christmas Tree Lighting happening in December.
November 7, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Sunrise at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Arts
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has opened submissions for its 2024-2025 Art in the Airport program
Calling all artists — the local airport’s initiative aims to offer local artists the opportunity to showcase their work to a broad audience traveling through the airport.
November 3, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Pumpkin
Culture
How to recycle your pumpkins and help a local farmer
Here’s what you can do with your leftover pumpkins and how they could help out a local farmer in Columbia.
November 1, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Carving pumpkin
Here’s what to do with your fall pumpkins and leaves
Find out how to dispose of old pumpkins and leaves ahead of the holidays.
November 1, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Third Eye Man
Culture
Happy Halloween, Soda Citizens — come read a ghost story that was written by you.
We asked, and you answered. Created out of submissions from our readers, we put together a local, fictional ghost story.
October 30, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Chef team for World Food Championships
Food
The 2023 Lake Murray Country Team will compete in the the World Food Championships
The World Food Championships will take place next month and three local chefs will compete in the multi-day, live event culinary competition for first place and $100,000 in prize money.
October 26, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Friarsgate skate park
City
Friarsgate Skate Park is coming along and there’s an end in sight
A project born out of an idea for community space, Friarsgate Skate Park, will likely be complete at the end of 2024. We’re recapping the project timeline and providing an update.
October 20, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Dragon room
Food
Participate in Restaurant Week happening around Columbia
Enjoy local meals and deals through Restaurant Week, happening around Columbia from Thursday, Oct. 5 through Sunday, Oct. 15.
October 6, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Flutter Wing
Business
Explore Hotel Trundle’s Flutter Wing with Historic Columbia
Hotel Trundle, the award-winning boutique hotel in downtown Cola, announced plans to open the Flutter Wing — a new block of rooms located around the corner from the flagship hotel that will overlook Main Street and the Columbia Museum of Art.
October 2, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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