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Myrtle Beach Polar Plunge Goes Virtual Amid Winter Storm

1/31/2026

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The Myrtle Beach Polar Plunge canceled all live events scheduled for Saturday due to a winter storm.
Virtual events will still occur to raise funds for Special Olympics programs.
Director Marcus Rhodes expressed disappointment and urged adaptation to the weather conditions.
Local facilities including the Skywheel and Horry County Solid Waste Authority will close or adjust operations in response to the storm.

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The Myrtle Beach Polar Plunge canceled all live events scheduled for Saturday due to a winter storm.
Virtual events will still occur to raise funds for Special Olympics programs.
Director Marcus Rhodes expressed disappointment and urged adaptation to the weather conditions.
Local facilities including the Skywheel and Horry County Solid Waste Authority will close or adjust operations in response to the storm.