Gretchen Barron

Gretchen D. Barron, District 7

Gretchen D. Barron represents District 7, which includes Blythewood, Killian and various sections of North Columbia. Barron has been engaged in educational program implementation and management for nearly 20 years. In 2005, Barron established Barron Academy, which provides after-school programs, summer camps and one-on-one tutoring primarily to high-poverty, low-performing schools in South Carolina.

Barron has served as a local educator; as interim state administrator for the S.C. Department of Education’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program; and as assistant director of program development and grants at the S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice, a consultant for the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. In 2017, Barron was appointed by Richland County Council to serve on the board of directors for the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council, which she serves as Education Chair. Barron has been an active member of Right Direction Church International for more than 16 years.

She is the mother of two sons, James Lionel II and Hilton Chase.

News & Events

Councilwoman Barron Attends Lowe’s Grand Re-opening

Councilman Pugh and Councilwoman Barron along with members of The Richland County Sherriff’s Department were among the honored guests at the Grand re-opening of Lowe’s 3026. Lowe’s Grand Re-opening highlighted the changes that the store made due to the demands of the Coronavirus pandemic to increase the ease and efficiency for shopper. Lowe’s also highlighted the projects and efforts they make to give back to their local communities throughout the year.

Councilwoman Barron Attends the Lowes Grand Re-opening

Tuesday, March 23, 2021