ROBESON COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office says it has seen an increase in suspected overdose-related deaths in the county, after four suspected overdose deaths were reported in one week.
Three of those four deaths happened this past weekend, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators say the deaths span the Pembroke/Maxton, East Lumberton, and Lumber Bridge/St. Pauls areas.
Investigation into possible link
The sheriff’s office and the Border Belt Drug Task Force are working to determine if the deaths are linked. Investigators say they have not yet received information on the deaths from the coroner’s office.
Chief Deputy Damien McLean said overdose numbers had declined in 2024 before increasing slightly in 2025…