Carolina Chase: Over 100 mph in Rockingham County

Date: September 18, 2025

Location: Rockingham County, North Carolina

Vehicle: Not specified

Speed: Over 100 mph

Charge: High-speed chase, reckless driving, resisting arrest

Not the getaway vehicle, sugar — but at 100 mph, even an eighteen-wheeler would’ve seemed subtle.

What Happened

Well land sakes, Rockingham County deputies sure had themselves a busy night. A car came tearing down the road, flying well over 100 miles per hour, and when the blue lights switched on, that driver decided to play hide-and-seek at highway speed.

The chase wound its way through the county until it all ended in a crash. Out hopped not one, but two suspects, who tried to make a run for it on foot. Honey, let me tell you, running from deputies after a 100-mph sprint is like trying to bake biscuits in a cold oven — it just won’t work. Both were caught and cuffed.

Why It Matters

High-speed chases don’t just endanger the driver and their passengers — they put everyone on the road at risk, from hard-working folks heading home to night-shift nurses heading in. Deputies in Rockingham showed why quick teamwork and persistence are so important to keep the community safe.

Nana’s Note

"Darlings, remember — you can’t outrun your troubles, not at 100 miles an hour, not even on four wheels. Slow down, breathe deep, and you’ll get where you’re going in one piece."

Where on earth were they going?

• Gravy and biscuits at Biscuitville
• Wood from the hardware store
• To snatch up one of Ollie's Bargains