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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Development
Richland Mall redevelopment includes apartments, a grocery store, and a park
Parts of the Richland Mall will be demolished in the process and be rebuilt into apartments, a brewery, retail spaces, and more.
November 9, 2022
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Sports
Orangetheory Fitness partners with Aliyah Boston
Read the details about her NIL deal, the new studio, and try the new “Shot Clock” workout this week.
November 8, 2022
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Instagram
Where to antique and thrift shop around Columbia, SC
18 local places to stop + shop in for that perfect find
November 2, 2022
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Where to find oysters in Columbia, SC
Dine out at these local restaurants for some shucking good oysters. 🦪
October 31, 2022
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Food
Oyster events happening in Columbia, SC.
Plan ahead to attend these events for oyster-loving citizens.
October 31, 2022
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City
Early voting information for Columbia, SC
The need-to-know info about the general elections happening in the Midlands.
October 25, 2022
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Travel and Outdoors
Where to take undomesticated animals in Columbia, SC
Ya know, furry friends that confuse your house with theirs. 🐿️
October 21, 2022
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Development
Colite City campus for creators and builders
Meet the Midlands’ next major hub
October 20, 2022
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Trick or treating in Columbia, SC
Culture
When are you trick or treating this year in Columbia?
Let’s see when Soda Citizens are preparing to celebrate Halloween. Answer the survey, and we’ll share the results so you’ll know when to put out your bowls of candy or can expect trick-or-treaters.
October 17, 2022
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Development
10 Developments currently underway around Columbia, SC
Giving you the updates + deets on several development projects
October 13, 2022
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Culture
A gourd-geous puzzle
October 12, 2022
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Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Our Guide to Franklin, Tennessee
Planning a getaway? Check out Franklin, TN, a quaint town that can cater to adventurers, foodies, and hygge-seekers alike.
October 11, 2022
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Apple Pie Recipes
Two classic apple pie recipes written by Soda Citizens from Columbia, SC
These recipes will be the apple of your pie 🥧
October 11, 2022
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Airports and Transportation
Five local public transit options in Columbia, SC
Ride local 🚌
October 5, 2022
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Piecewise coffee fall drinks
Fall drinks to try around Columbia, SC
Pumpkin Spice and everything nice 🎃
September 29, 2022
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Culture
What to do in Cola on a rainy day
“Rain, rain go away. Come again another day” 🎶
September 29, 2022
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Hurricane Ian map
How Hurricane Ian will impact the Midlands
UofSC football rescheduled + Gov. Henry McMaster shared updates
September 27, 2022
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Lentil Italy
Food
Introducing the pizza of the month at Village Idiot
Try the Lentil Italy for yourself
September 27, 2022
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Gervais Street Bridge
Why Columbia is the best city in South Carolina
Excuse us while we rep a little pride in place. 💪
September 23, 2022
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Girls Who Walk Columbia founders
Columbia Girls Who Walk
A community group that filled a hole Columbia didn’t even know it had.
September 21, 2022
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City
Friarsgate’s skate park is taking shape
A skate park created by skaters for skaters
September 21, 2022
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Airports and Transportation
How to ride the Soda Cap Connector in Columbia, SC
Avoid parking by taking a ride on the Soda City Connector for $1.
September 19, 2022
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Real Estate
Your guide to Rosewood
Explore one of Columbia, SC’s well-known neighborhoods.
September 15, 2022
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Sports
Georgia Bulldogs vs. South Carolina Gamecocks
Let’s talk what we’re up against as we face the current No. 1 team in the SEC
September 13, 2022
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Business
Restoring the Hair Building in Five Points
Calling all local bookworms 📚
September 9, 2022
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Culture
Digital groups you should join in Columbia, SC
Get plugged into the Cola scene with these online communities to stay in-the-know about your city.
September 9, 2022
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Pallet housing for the new transitional housing coming to Columbia
City
City of Columbia introduced Rapid Shelter Columbia
Read updates on the new development set to take its first clients by the first of November.
September 7, 2022
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Development
The first tenants have moved into WestLawn
September 2, 2022
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Arts
National Cinema Day is Saturday
September 1, 2022
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Events
The most local events in Columbia, SC
September 1, 2022
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