Charlotte Tops This Disgusting Bug List
Just thinking about bed bugs is enough to give many of us the creeps, even if we’ve never actually seen one of them before. But some folks aren’t so lucky,…
Just thinking about bed bugs is enough to give many of us the creeps, even if we’ve never actually seen one of them before. But some folks aren’t so lucky, as the insects are a real threat where they live and a new report reveals where people are more likely to find them.
Orkin just came out with their annual bed bug city rankings.
The pest control company’s list is based on the metro areas where they performed the most bed bug treatments from December 1st, 2022 to November 30th, 2023.
Chicago takes the top spot as the most bed bug-infested city for the fourth year in a row.
The city that saw the biggest jump in this year’s ranking is Greensboro, North Carolina, which moved up 25 spots to 18.
Milwaukee also moved up 15 spots to number 25 and Tampa lands at number 31 after moving up by 10.
The Top 10 Worst Cities for Bed Bugs
(Check out the complete list of 50 here)
Chicago, Illinois
New York, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cleveland-Akron, Ohio
Los Angeles, California
Detroit, Michigan
Washington, D.C.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Charlotte, North Carolina
Champaign, Illinois
4 North Carolina Restaurants Included On Yelp’s Best Places To Eat List
The idea of the "best restaurants" is certainly subjective. What one person may think is incredible may not be someone else's cup of tea. But there are also some restaurants that are just a step above the others. So when I saw that Yelp released their Top 100 Places to Eat list for 2024 I had to see if I was familiar with any spots on the list. And 4 North Carolina Restaurants were mentioned as the best places to eat.
But perhaps what surprised me even more was the lack of any South Carolina restaurants included. I would have expected at least somewhere in Charleston to be included and I'm sure there are some other hidden gems throughout the state. Yelp says the list was created by analyzing "submissions, ratings, review volume, and community input." So South Carolina perhaps you need to use Yelp more?
But back to North Carolina the winner in this contest. It wasn't the Charlotte area that was highlighted on this list. Or anywhere in the Triangle. Instead it was one mountain bbq spot and not one, not two, but three Triad area restaurants. Who knew that region was such a destination for foodies? Last time I was in Greensboro I just ate at Chili's but clearly there were some fantastic options I missed out on!
Keep reading to see the 4 North Carolina restaurants that are the best places to eat in the state. At least according to Yelp! You can read the full list here. Have a restaurant you think deserves to be highlighted? Let us know on social media!
11. Haywood Smokehouse (Dillwood)
"Old School BBQ" is what you'll find at Haywood Smokehouse. There are 3 locations the one in Dillwood that is technically the one on this list, as well as Waynesville and Franklin. But be aware this is Texas Style BBQ, not eastern or western NC. View the menu here.
43. Odeh's Mediterranean Kitchen (High Point)
Located in High Point is Odeh's Mediterranean Kitchen. It serves Middle Eastern Salad, Falafel on Pita, Chicken Shawarma, and more! View the menu here.
49. Freeman's Grub & Hub (Greensboro)
Freeman's offers some delicious-looking craft cocktails as well as comfort foods from what I can tell on social media. And what I've seen is enough to make me add this to the list for the next time I make the drive to Greensboro (typically to something at the Coliseum). I wasn't able to locate a website but you can view their Facebook page here.
54. The Table (Asheboro)
Located in Historic Downtown Asheboro, the Table offers breakfast and lunch as well as bakery items and coffee. View the menu here.
