They played their home games at the Dorton Arena and were members of the American Indoor Football League (AIFL).
During their first year, the Rebels compiled a mediocre record of 3-7, almost beating the Canton Legends for fourth place.
They finished the regular season at 8-6 and automatically went to the Southern Conference championship game, due to the Richmond Bandits' suspension, making them forfeit.
Following their AIFL playoff loss, the Rebels announced their intentions to move to the WIFL with the Rome Renegades.
Despite changing their name to the Carolina Bombers on August 24, they would never have a chance to play in the new league, because on October 16, they ceased all operations, along with the Rome Renegades.