Wintery storm causing closings, cancellations in Horry County. What about schools?

Extreme cold, precipitation and possible power outages are on their way to South Carolina, which may include the Grand Strand.

Because of the pending weather, some cancellations and closings have been reported across the Grand Strand.

Light rain on Friday is expected to transition into a wintry mix on Saturday, according to a Thursday briefing by the National Weather Service. In coastal areas like Myrtle Beach, precipitation could be limited to cold rain.

The most extreme weather is expected over Saturday and Sunday, with dangerously low temperatures sweeping the region early next week, meaning ice accumulation will linger. Single-digit wind chills are possible Monday and Tuesday nights, according to the NWS.

Further inland, freezing rain will be the primary precipitation type, the weather service predicts, with some sleet as well.

Here’s what places have reported changes:

Horry County Schools

(Updated 9:57 a.m. Jan 23, 2026)

The Horry County Schools District is continuing to monitor weather conditions for how they may impact school Monday morning, according to an email sent by district spokesperson Lisa Bourcier. The district plans to send out an update on potential alterations to the school schedule by 11 a.m. on Sunday.

All extracurricular activities, events and concerts scheduled for Saturday and Sunday have been canceled.

Inaugural endurance run postponed

(Updated 8:05 a.m. Jan. 23, 2026)

Myrtle Beach’s first-ever 24-hour endurance run that was set for this weekend has been rescheduled due to anticipated weather conditions, according to the City of Myrtle Beach.

The race is now scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 7 and 8, 2026. All other race details remain the same, and the event will still be held at Grand Park in The Market Common.

Chicken bog event cancelled

(Updated 8:14 a.m. Jan. 23, 2026)

The Murrells Inlet Chicken Bog Challenge scheduled for Sunday at Wicked Tuna has been cancelled and rescheduled.

The new date for the festival will be March 22.

Barbecue restaurant to close Saturday and Sunday

(Updated 9:04 a.m. Jan. 23, 2026)

A barbecue restaurant in Aynor has announced that it will be closed on Saturday and Sunday because of the upcoming winter storm.

Radd Dew’s Bar-B-Que, 851 Horry Road, said it will be open Friday night, but will close this weekend because of the forecasted weather.

This story was originally published January 23, 2026 at 8:15 AM.