Samantha Robertson in a white shirt and grey vest

Samantha Robertson

Senior City Editor

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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Food
5 local Mexican restaurants to visit in Columbia
Cinco De Mayo is this Sunday, Cola and we rounded up a few local Mexican restaurants you may want to try.
May 1, 2024
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Rosewood Crawfish Festival
Festivals
A preview of the Rosewood Crawfish Festival
Ready to grub on 10,000 lbs of Louisiana crawfish and other Cajun delights at the 18th annual Rosewood Crawfish Festival? Us too.
May 1, 2024
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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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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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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
Azalea Coffee Bar
Live
Your guide to Columbia’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some with our coffee guide, featuring 25+ local coffee shops.
April 17, 2024
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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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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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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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