North Carolina Chick-fil-A Ruffles Feathers With New Policy Regarding Teens

There's no argument in many folks' minds that if you want to get some of the best chicken and unmatched customer service, you go to Chick-fil-A. But now, a North Carolina Chick-fil-A requiring adult supervision for teens is ruffling some feathers.

According to WSOC TV, a Belmont, North Carolina Chick-fil-A recently posted a sign on the door referencing that patrons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult to dine in during certain hours. Those include 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Apparently, the Belmont location of Chick-fil-A is right across from South Point High School. And, the spot has become a pickup point for many students who wait there for long periods of time for parents' arrival. This is prompting other neighboring businesses to consider policies similar to those posted by Chick-fil-A.

Some of the business owners in the area refer to the situation as a type of 'daycare' for teens. There have even been reports of vandalism in bathrooms, fights and other inappropriate behavior. That's bound to happen when that many teens are gathered for long periods of time with nothing to do and no supervision. And, it shouldn't be the responsibility of the business owners to manage an after school program.

Of course, this doesn't apply to all the teens. Certainly, many of them are well behaved and causing no troubles. But, we all remember being kids and how there's a few bad apples that spoil things for the bunch. And, I definitely feel for the businesses trying to make sure the situation doesn't get out of hand or keep other customers away.

It's shame though that someone who's 15, 16 or even 17 can't pop into Chick-fil-A after school for a snack on the way home. And, how are the businesses going to enforce this? Ask for I.D. from everyone who looks young? It's very difficult to discern a 16 year old from an 18 year old sometimes. Will kids start showing fakes to get some nuggets? LOL.

I remember when my son got his drivers' license and started taking himself to and from school, he would swing by our local Chick-fil-A and grab breakfast on the way in the morning. But, I totally get the frustration on their part and the need for this particular Chick-fil-A requiring adult supervision for teens.

Now, if there's one thing I know how to do... that's eat! I enjoy eating and indulging. I love food and trying new foods. Whether I am going to a restaurant or just cooking it up myself, I love it. One of my favorite foods is chicken. I know, pretty basic because who doesn't enjoy chicken? In just about any form chicken can be great because it can be cooked in so many ways or mixed with so many different ingredients. It goes with just about everything!

Well, Taste of Home is naming some of the best fried chicken in every state. As soon as I saw it, I had to take a look for myself. Because when someone says "best friend chicken" you have to see what they are talking about. They took every state and did a deep dive to find the best fried chicken in each state. From Alaska and Hawaii to right here in the Carolinas. But, where do you think has the BEST fried chicken in North and South Carolina? Let's take a look at the two spots with the best fried chicken in North and South Carolina and see what it's really hitting on. See the full list here of every state to see what other restaurants you can try when traveling this year.

First off, we're starting in South Carolina. According to this list, Yogi Bear's Honey Fried Chicken in Hartsville, SC is the BEST fried chicken in the state. Imagine crispy, fried chicken being dipped in a sweet, savory syrup... perfection! I have never been here but I know of Hartsville and I know they have some great, great food! You can get multiple dinner pieces, pork chops, gizzards, seafood, and more all in one spot. Sounds like we might need to take a little visit to Hartsville soon.

Now, lets take a trip to the Tar Heel state for some crispy chicken. If you're heading to Chapel Hill, then you may want to visit Mama Dips in Chapel Hill. Home to some down right, Southern home cooking you can enjoy crispy, tasty chicken at Mama Dips. Get fried chicken, fried pork chops, fried chicken livers, and so much more. Their famous fried chicken is cooked classically with not to many ingredients and just the perfect balance of salt, pepper, flour, and love. I judge fried chicken based on a picture and trust me, you can see the crunch in the pic!