The Modern Dispatch

Labor Day

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A delicious, gourmet burger with various toppings, presented in a cinematic style, representing top North Carolina burger joints.
Food & Drink

Top 3 NC Burger Joints According to DoorDash Data

For Labor Day weekend, DoorDash crowned Sup Dogs in Greenville, NC, a top-rated burger spot.

Camila Roque·September 14, 2026
A busy airport terminal filled with travelers during the Labor Day weekend, with departure boards showing numerous flights and a sense of anticipation for holiday journeys.
Travel

TSA expects 17 million passengers during Labor Day travel peak

Over 17 million air passengers are expected to travel this Labor Day weekend, yet domestic roundtrip flights are averaging 6% cheaper than last year.

Adrian Vale·September 4, 2026
Travelers navigating a crowded airport terminal with luggage, facing high Labor Day travel costs and flight prices.
Travel

Labor Day travel costs $750 for flights

Domestic airfare averages a staggering $750 for a roundtrip ticket, with hotel bookings up 9% from last year, reports WRAL .

Camila Roque·September 3, 2026
Families enjoying a sunny Labor Day weekend at Bay St. Louis beach, with a plane overhead and rising airfare prices indicated.
Travel

Labor Day 2026 Travel Sees Rising Airfare, Familiar Favorites

The shimmering waters of Bay St.

Camila Roque·August 31, 2026