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Charleston area lighthouse to be illuminated for holidays

The lighthouse will be it up from 6 to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day and 6 to 10 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
Credit: Charleston District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Morris Island Lighthouse

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. — A Charleston area landmark will be lit up for the holidays. 

The Post and Courier reports that Dominion Energy and a group dedicated to saving the Morris Island Lighthouse will illuminate the lighthouse from 6 to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day and 6 to 10 p.m. on New Year's Eve. 

Dominion spokesperson Persida Montanez said engineers will use 12-volt batteries, LED lights and a solar panel to provide light. 

The lighthouse was constructed in 1876, but has faced severe erosion.  

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