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Our story - from The Sparta to The Spartan Weekly
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The Spartan Weekly News has been a trusted voice in Spartanburg County since its founding in 1963 by Bob Dailey, Sr. Originally launched as
The Sparta, the paper quickly became a vital source
for community news and local happenings. As readership grew throughout the 1960s and 1970s, so did its reputation—soon
becoming the leading outlet for public notices across the county. It was during this time the publication officially adopted
the name The Spartan Weekly News.
In late 1998, Bob Dailey, Jr. stepped in to carry on his father’s legacy.
With the support of his wife, Tammy, and a dedicated team of just four staff members, the early 2000s marked a new era of
growth. Under their leadership, circulation and readership increased fivefold, revitalizing the paper and reaffirming its
role in the community. Today, The Spartan Weekly News stands
proudly as Spartanburg’s only countywide weekly newspaper of general circulation. For more than 60 years, we’ve
remained committed to delivering stories that matter—local events, features of interest, and essential public notices—all
with the consistency and care our readers have come to expect. We’re
honored to continue serving the people of Spartanburg County, just as we have for generations. |
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Bob (Bobby) Dailey, Jr. - Owner/Publisher
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Bob (Bobby) Dailey, Jr. has been the publisher of The Spartan Weekly since 1998. A 1996 graduate of Dorman
High School, he joined the U.S. Navy after graduation and served in an active duty role for a year and served in the Reserves
through April 2004. During this time he finished an Associate’s Degree at Spartanburg Methodist College. After stabilizing
and growing the business, he finished his undergraduate degree at Clemson University in 2006, and later completed an MBA at
Clemson in 2023. He has dedicated most of his professional life to growing and building upon the legacy his father started
in 1963. He also serves as a volunteer for Mobile Meals. His hobbies include traveling with his family, exercise and outdoor
activities, and Clemson athletics, and he’s been known to enjoy a good bourbon on Friday or Saturday evening.
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Tammy Dailey - Office Manager Tammy has served as
the Office Manager for The Spartan Weekly since 1999. Originally from North Carolina, she moved to South Carolina the
same year. She is a proud graduate of R.S. Central High School in Rutherfordton, NC, and earned her Associate’s Degree
from Spartanburg Methodist College in 1999. Tammy devoted several years to caring for both her parents and in-laws. She is
married to Bobby and they have one daughter, Ginger. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, traveling with family and
friends, and cheering on Clemson athletics.
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