Night Owl Chocolate — from Her Kitchen to Your Store
The US chocolate market is about a $20 billion per year industry, with markets of organic and boutique chocolates now growing roughly 20% annually. Americans love chocolate, and an Upstate entrepreneur is working to capitalize on that love. Building a small commercial kitchen in her home, Makesha Duncan and her husband have worked late in […]
CRESCENT’s Editor is a Big Loser
By: Taft Matney If you’ve spent almost any time reading CRESCENT, you know that as we discuss “South Carolina life, politics, and a little bit in between,” we talk about food. We talk about food A LOT. Why? South Carolina has some amazing food…and almost every kind you can imagine…and some of it is REALLY […]
Jocassee Gorges is a Prime Destination for Trout Enthusiasts
The state’s prized 50 square miles of mountain habitat known as the Jocassee Gorges contains some of the highest quality water resources anywhere…and things are getting even better, according to the wildlife biologist and forester who manages the Jocassee project in northern Pickens and Oconee counties. “We have some excellent trout fishing opportunities in the […]
Folly Beach. Don’t Call it a Comeback.
Folly Beach County Park officially reopens its gates for visitors on Wednesday, July 3 — opening for normal operations at 9:00 a.m. and a public grand opening ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Folly Beach County Park (FBCP) has been closed for public access since August 2011 when the park, owned by the Charleston County Park […]
Nik Wallenda’s Grand Canyon Walk Happened Because of SC
When Nik Wallenda made his historic cross over the Grand Canyon, he did it with South Carolina engineering beneath his feet. In fact, twice in the past two years Wallenda completed high-wire walks on two-inch-thick metal cables stabilized with dampers made by Spartanburg-based AFL. For his most recent feat at the Grand Canyon, 20 dampers […]
