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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Food
Super Bowl food recommendations from Soda Citizens
So, who has the best local hot wings?
February 8, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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Try This: “Our Own Work, Our Own Way” at the Columbia Museum of Art
We checked out the CMA’s new exhibition, which features the work of 42 female artists.
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Our Own Work Our Own Way
Sponsored
Try This: “Our Own Work, Our Own Way” at the Columbia Museum of Art
We checked out the CMA’s new exhibition, which features the work of 42 female artists.
Sponsored by
Our Own Work Our Own Way
Sponsored
Try This: “Our Own Work, Our Own Way” at the Columbia Museum of Art
We checked out the CMA’s new exhibition, which features the work of 42 female artists.
Sponsored by
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Register for SC State Museum’s spring break and summer camps
Sign the kids up for hands-on activities featuring a variety of subjects including art, astronomy, and robotics.
February 2, 2023
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City
“Flying car” company to enter US market in partnership with Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
January 31, 2023
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Danielle Johnson
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Food
Meet Columbia, SC’s 2023 James Beard Award Semifinalists
Locals making “Good food for good.”
January 25, 2023
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City
Peak Drift Brewing Company’s state-of-the-art facility
The ribbon is cut and the beers are flowing.
January 18, 2023
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City
Ivy House is opening another location in Columbia, SC
Read about this seven-year journey for this local business.
January 11, 2023
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City
Introducing Gills Creek Memorial Park coming to Columbia, SC
Explore the plans the City of Forest Acres has for its new Gills Creek Memorial Park.
January 11, 2023
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History
How Columbia’s flag came to be
Read through the timeline of our city flag.
January 9, 2023
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Events
Local volunteer opportunities for MLK Day
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with these local volunteer opportunities.
January 5, 2023
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Arts
Columbia’s inaugural t-shirt contest
Proceeds of the contest help your community.
January 5, 2023
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Development
Richland Mall Redevelopment deal is official
Take a look into the largest development project in 35+ years coming soon to Forest Acres.
January 5, 2023
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Events
Plan ahead for these events happening in 2023
New year, same events 🗓
January 3, 2023
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History
Historic conversations roundup for Columbia, SC
“If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going.” — Maya Angelou
December 22, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
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Taking a break
Reflecting on 2022 with you.
December 21, 2022
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Fall in Columbia, SC
Culture
Columbia’s Local Year in Search 2022 💻
Think, Spotify wrapped but with our collective browsing histories instead
December 14, 2022
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Development
Columbia, SC’s latest development in the Innovista Master Plan
Phase two is complete as Columbia looks forward to phase three.
December 8, 2022
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One of Columbia, SC’s industrial sites will be redeveloped
Local investors will be transforming the space into a new business park
December 8, 2022
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Development
Developments coming soon to West Columbia, SC
West Columbia has been busy and it’s only getting busier with a new $60 million development coming soon.
December 6, 2022
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Culture
More experience gift options in Columbia, SC
The more the merrier, right?
December 2, 2022
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Sports
The 2022 Gamecocks season in review
Stats, rankings, coaching changes, and more.
November 28, 2022
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Sports
Buzzer Beater
Tell us what kind of sports coverage you want to see in our market.
November 22, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
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Gamecock headlines in Columbia, SC
Let’s recap a big week in Soda City sports.
November 21, 2022
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Food
Three classic Thanksgiving recipes local to Columbia, SC
Share a dish with your family made from local recipes found in Richland Library’s archives.
November 18, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
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Sports
First dunk in USC Women’s Basketball program history? Check
We love to see it.
November 18, 2022
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Culture
Attend the 38th Vista Lights event in Columbia
We’re giving you a full rundown and guide to the annual 38th Vista Lights holiday event in Cola.
November 14, 2022
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Culture
What Soda Citizens can’t live without
According to Soda Citizens.
November 14, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
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Food
We tried a dirty chai at six local coffee shops
We tried chai made with espresso from six different local coffee shops around Columbia, SC. Here are the results of the store superlatives.
November 10, 2022
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