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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.

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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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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State Fair
Events
A South Carolina State Fair preview for Columbia, SC
This year’s SC State Fair will take place Wednesday, Oct. 11, and run through Sunday, Oct. 22.
October 2, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
New Brookland Tavern
Business
New Brookland Tavern’s building is sold and it’s moving.
Though New Brookland Tavern hasn’t announced it’s location, the long-time local music venue assures locals it will be keeping its name and plans to have its annual New Year cover show event.
September 28, 2023
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West Columbia is seeing development growth: 6 projects to look forward to
West Columbia is seeing development growth. A new hotel was announced last week and today we’re recapping some of the most recent and biggest development projects happening in and around the area.
September 22, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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City
Introducing the new “Joe E. Taylor, Jr. Way” sign
The new “Joe E. Taylor, Jr. Way” signage aims to honor the late Joe Taylor, a former councilman of Columbia who passed away at age 64 last December.
September 22, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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City
What to do in Columbia during USC’s Family Weekend
Get ready to immerse yourself in USC’s vibrant campus life during Family Weekend, and explore the best of Columbia, SC with our pro tips and local insights.
September 20, 2023
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