Cromer’s – Carolette Cromer Turner
I do live commercials several times a week with Carolette Cromer Turner. Her grand father started Cromers in Columbia, South Carolina 75 years ago. As a joke he put up a sign saying, “Cromers, guaranteed the worst peanuts in town.” It was far from the truth but it worked as an advertising gimmick. It is still working. Some times, after I hang up talking to Carolette, I will say, “Cromers has the worst peanuts in town.” It still has shock value after all these years. Carolette and her husband Hal bought the business from the family rather than see it go out of business. There was a terrible fire on Assembly Street and a the new location was worse. She and Hal have carried on the tradition in a stunning manner at 1700 Huger Street. It is the only place to go for peanuts, popcorn, cotton candy, candy apples, party supplies, seasonal items, and the machines you need to make your own. Doing the live commercials with Carolette Cromer Turner is never a chore. She is the most pleasant and upbeat person I know. Not to mention, she has a beautiful voice. I find myself looking forward to her call, even though she does pronounce it, UG Street.
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Hey Woody
I received a gift from a business colleague of a Cromer’s sampler tin for the holidays. The popcorn was great – I have no idea how they make it stay so fresh (it had been shipped from SC to CA). My kids went nuts for the caramel corn!
Reading your post brought back some sweet memories of Cromer’s P-Nuts. It’s nice to hear the next generation of the Cromer’s family remains involved in the business. Also, I am glad to hear the business continues to do well – I have ordered a few of their tins from their website (which are quite good!), but nothing beats the sites and smells of visiting Cromer’s in person.
Woody … Sam Cook’s song, “We’re having a party” says it all for me, when thinking of Cromers: “we’re having a party, cokes are in the ice box, popcorn’s
on the table…” check out this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvj0YvfBVj4
Congratulations on your broadcast award and ceremony on Friday … well deserved on your part … we all benefit with you wit and laughter … keep up the great work !