Freedom Riders Historical Marker + Spotsy Hospital Overwhelmed

Fredericksburg VA

24 September, 2021

12:30 AM

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Good day, people of Fredericksburg! It's me, Liam Griffin, your host of the Fredericksburg Daily. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Fredericksburg? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 73 Low: 48. Here are the top stories today in Fredericksburg: Rescue Me: Tiki And Sazerac Are Heartworm Positive Dogs That Need Homes (Fredericksburg Patch): Two dogs at the Fredericksburg SPCA are undergoing treatment for heartworm. After they complete their treatment, they will need foster homes to help them recover as they search for forever homes. MORE. Fredericksburg unveils marker recognizing 1961 Freedom Riders' first stop (Fredericksburg.com): After the Freedom Riders left Washington, D.C. in 1961, they stopped in Fredericksburg before anywhere else. They successfully integrated bathrooms and a lunch counter without incident. Now, a historic marker will preserve and mark the location for future generations. MORE. Spotsylvania hospital had to divert emergency patients elsewhere (Fredericksburg.com): Last weekend, the Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center had so many patients that they asked EMS crews to take patients elsewhere. Nearly 40 percent of beds were filled with COVID patients. MORE. Today's Fredericksburg Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Fredericksburg! Today in Fredericksburg: Concert Set up on Stage - Riverbend High (12:00 AM) Exodus Family Institute Founder's Golf Tournament (9:00 AM) Fredericksburg Patch Notebook Fredericksburg, Virginia Economic Development & Tourism: "The time has finally come! The Chatham Bridge will reopen to vehicle traffic on Sunday, October 10 after 16 months of reconstruction. 🎉 The day before the detour is removed, the public is invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony." (Facebook) Hugh Mercer Elementary School: "Hip hip hooray to our awesome custodian Gema Cortes Gomez - our HMES Incentive Award winner. Mrs. Cortez is absolutely amazing & we are so thankful to have her on our Patriot team!" (Facebook) Fairy Godmother Project: "We have been so busy with our Week of Giving that we haven't had a chance to share our good news! We have added a couple of new team members! First up is Kelly Shannon. We are so excited to have her on board! Please welcome her to FGP." (Facebook) Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank: "We encourage those in the Dahlgren area of King George County to be aware of our special drive through food distribution at Oakland Baptist Church - King George, VA (5520 James Madison Highway, King George) from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Thursday." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank — Food assistance in PD16 (Visit website) Add your business here Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow for your next update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Liam Griffin About me: I have called Northern Virginia my home for more than twenty years. I received my bachelor's degree in journalism from nearby George Mason University in 2020. I believe that reliable local journalism is integral to the success and health of our communities, and I'm glad to serve my community in this small way. In my free time, you can find me watching sports, going to the movies, or hanging out with my 100-pound lap dog, Duke. If you have tips, comments, questions, or concerns, please send me an email at [email protected] Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Fredericksburg Daily? You can reach me at [email protected].