An update:
Felony charges
The news has also spread to the national cable networks.
We live just a short distance from the area mentioned. The road those guys were stopped on goes to the Naval Weapons Station, which is home to the Navy's Nuclear Power School and Consolidated Brig, both very highly restrictive places. We go to the NWS (non-restricted area) almost weekly for bowling with the grandsons. Because Hubby and I are veterans, we use other facilities and services at the NWS. When Hubby was on active duty, one of his duties was escorting some of the brig prisoners. One of our friends at church is a volunteer chaplain to some of the prisoners in the brig.
Just a reminder: the brig is where they also keep enemy combatants, previously including Jose Padilla.
Charleston, SC Latest Local News: Brig's role has evolved
If these two guys were headed to North Carolina from Florida, they were on the wrong road. There is no reason to exit the interstate between NC and FL to get on that road. It's not directly connected to the exits where people might pull off for gas or food.