Spartan girls shine in 7-1 win over Jackson
ALBANY — Coming off a tough 5-1 loss on the road Saturday, Todd Norris’s Alexander Lady Spartan squad needed to ask some questions and provide answers in their home opener
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Spartan sisters reflect on legacy
For sisters April and Unique Cromartie, growing up under their parents, Alma and Jackie, meant being active in sports from a young age.
Spartans split opening contests, sweep Glenwood on Thursday
ALBANY — The 2025 Tri-Valley Conference-Ohio champions were back in action on Thursday, with the Alexander Spartans picking up right where they left off inside the lines.
Sparta man arrested for drug trafficking
A Sparta man was arrested on methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking and other felony drug charges on the Blue Ridge Parkway on Aug. 14.
Spartanburg County Councilman Bob Walker arrested on domestic violence charge
SPARTANBURG—Spartanburg County Councilman Bob Walker was arrested August 21 and charged with third-degree domestic violence. The following day, the 84-year-old District 5 representative submitted his resig...
North Surry second-half rally falls short vs. Alleghany
SPARTA — North Surry’s 30 second-half points weren’t enough to lift the Greyhounds past Alleghany in the season opener.
Spartans thwart Rivet's debut on new courts
Rivet and South Knox went back-and-forth at multiple spots in their Blue Chip Conference boys tennis match Thursday, but the visiting Spartans ultimately spoiled the Patriots’ debut on their home
Spartans soccer player could be named Youth Athlete of the Year
Jordan King is in the running to be named Youth Athlete of the Year in a nationwide contest.
Statewide manhunt for 'armed and dangerous' Sparta man
Georgia authorities are searching for 62-year-old Stephen Russell Ellis, who is wanted on two separate active arrest warrants.
Spartans, Patriots expect battles in Blue Chip, sectional
Editor’s note: This an excerpt from the area boys soccer preview that will appear in Saturday’s print edition. The full article will also feature previews for Lincoln and North Knox.
Spartans set to lean on established foundation amidst roster overhaul
ALBANY — For her first two seasons at the helm of the Alexander volleyball program, head coach Lauren Hill had the luxury of an experienced group at her disposal.
Spartans hosting boys hoops camp
South Knox alum and college basketball player Dakota Candler guides third- and fourth-grade campers in a dribbling drill Thursday in the Spartans' boys basketball camp.
Sparta police chief resigns after announcing plans to stay, city names interim police chief
Sparta police chief resigns after announcing plans to stay, city names interim police chief
YMCA of Greater Spartanburg names Trey Oakley as new CEO
SPARTANBURG—The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg, which serves communities across Spartanburg and Polk counties, has named Trey Oakley as its next chief executive officer following a yearlong national search. ...
City of Sparta Chief of Police announces plans to serve same role for a second Georgia city
City of Sparta Chief of Police announces plans to serve same role for a second Georgia city
Spartans might bring Glenbrook back to life
CASTLETON — It was a late afternoon on Feb. 25, 2012 that the Castleton State men’s basketball players were cutting down the nets in Glenbrook Gym. They were celebrating their
Two rescued after getting lost in Tennessee woods
Two people were rescued Saturday after getting lost in the woods, according to the Sparta Rescue Squad.
Spartans cap remarkable season with state titles, records, and podium finishes
cords, a state-record relay, individual titles, and a fourth-place finish for the girls highlighted another memorable season for the Spearfish Spartans’ track and field program.
Police investigate shooting that happened near Upstate school
Police are investigating a shooting that happened in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Monday.
2 lanes blocked due to crash on Upstate highway, officials say
According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, 2 lanes are closed on I-85 northbound due to a crash in Spartanburg County.
Spartanburg tech approves budget amid buyouts, personnel moves
Spartanburg’s rapid growth and changing workforce need a tech college that can keep up, its president told commissioners this week. They approved a 10 percent spending increase.
Spartans, Warriors face state's best at Washington
South Knox rising senior Kendal Hill (3) makes a move to the basket as teammate and rising junior Brynley Millspaugh screens Elliot Leffler of 3A state runner-up Roncalli at the Hatchet House on Friday in th...
Spartanburg County voters narrow field in primary election
Evette, Wilson advance to gubernatorial runoff SPARTANBURG— Several key races were decided in South Carolina’s June 9 primary election, while others advanced to runoff elections scheduled for June 23....
Spartanburg County seeks $1 million in damages from former sheriff in corruption case
Spartanburg County seeks $1 million in damages from former sheriff in corruption case