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Monday, April 22, 2013  A South Carolina native has died in the line of duty supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Focusing on simple things became a challenge for Barrett. The mother of one found out her son was also suffering from ADHD, after a teacher pointed out behaviors she could relate to.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Carolina faces elimination game against Kent State Wednesday.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Walker looks to mend Wisconsin political divide by meeting with lawmakers over brats and beer

Friday, November 04, 2011  The Third Army is celebrating its 93rd birthday with a three-mile run starting in front of its Patton Hall headquarters on Shaw Air Force Base.

Friday, September 16, 2011  The Third Army located at Shaw Air Force Base is welcoming its new command sergeant major at a ceremony that also bids farewell to its current senior enlisted adviser.

Friday, June 24, 2011  Santorum campaign spokeswoman Virginia Davis on Friday confirmed Barrett will lead the former Pennsylvania senator's efforts in South Carolina and be part of his national energy policy advisory panel.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  Duncan beat Democrat Jane Dyer on Tuesday for the 3rd District seat left open when U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett unsuccessfully ran for the GOP's nomination for governor.

Thursday, July 08, 2010  Former South Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate Gresham Barrett has dropped a lawsuit against a group that ran ads during the campaign.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010  Republican voters are deciding whether state Rep. Nikki Haley takes a step closer to becoming the state's first female governor.

Saturday, June 19, 2010  Candidates throw last-minute political punches before Tuesday’s runoff election

Friday, June 18, 2010  Republican gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley is campaigning on the South Carolina coast with some big political names.

Thursday, June 17, 2010  South Carolina Republican gubernatorial hopefuls U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett and state Rep. Nikki Haley will discuss issues in the only scheduled broadcast debate of the runoff campaign.

Monday, June 14, 2010  New polls shows both Nikki Haley and Gresham Barrett leading Vincent Sheheen in a general election race.

Friday, June 11, 2010  The last-place finisher in the South Carolina gubernatorial primary, Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, has endorsed an Upstate congressman in the runoff.