With Memorial Day weekend approaching, millions of Americans are expected to hit the road despite higher gas prices and rising costs for everyday goods.
AAA projects more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday and Monday, making it one of the busiest Memorial Day travel periods in years. The holiday honors U.S. military personnel who died in the line of duty and is widely considered the unofficial start of summer.
Gas prices are up sharply from last year. In North Carolina, the average price for a gallon of regular gas is $4.19, compared with a national average of $4.51, according to AAA…