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🌱 How a Cana wellness check turned into a deadly deputy shooting

Cana, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • How a Cana wellness check turned into a deadly deputy shooting

Also on today's calendar: July 4th Weekend At National Harbor and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? πŸ€” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees. 🌢 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 97, low: 71.
  • Friday: Very hot; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Carroll officers honored (pmg-va.com) β€” A Carroll County deputy was killed while conducting a wellness check in Cana, and a local man has been charged after allegedly firing on officers. The story also highlights statewide valor awards for two other deputies wounded in a 2025 Lambsburg shooting and a new memorial award renamed to honor Deputy Logan Utt’s service and sacrifice.
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Cana

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Cana

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.