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

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In today's newsletter:

• 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? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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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.

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📰 News we're reading

• Carroll officers honored (pmg-va.com) — 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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📸 Around Cana

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cana

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★ Featured events ★

Friday July 3

• July 4th Weekend At National Harbor →
  National Harbor, National Harbor
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday July 8

• [CCPL] Didgeridoo Down Under →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  2:00 pm

Thursday July 9

• [CCPL] Teen Game Day →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  12:00 pm

Friday July 10

• [CCPL] MUSIC JAM →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  1:00 pm

Saturday July 11

• Chris Taylor Live Entertainment: Hillsville Summer Concert Series →
  Town of Hillsville Farmers Market, 497 Farmers Market Dr, Hillsville
  7:00 pm
• Chris Taylor Live Entertainment: Hillsville Summer... →
  Town of Hillsville Farmers Market, 497 Farmers Market Dr, Hillsville
  7:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
  Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
  2:00 pm

Monday July 27

• [CCPL] Adult Book Club →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday July 1

• [CCPL] Family Movie →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  3:00 pm

Friday July 3

• Trish Fore & The Wildcats →
  Rex Theater, 113 E Grayson St, Galax
  7:00 pm

Tuesday July 7

• [GPL] In the Loop (Fiber Friends Meeting) →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  5:00 pm
• [GPL] A Novel Bunch Book Club →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  6:00 pm

Friday July 10

• SHELLEM CLINE- A Night of Family Friendly Music and Comedy →
  Rex Theater, 113 E Grayson St, Galax
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Hillsville. Apply here.
• Asplundh posted a job opening for Tree Trimmer 442 - No Experience Required in Hillsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cana here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Galax

• Skywatch: July/August 2026 (blueridgecountry.com)
• Club spruces up gazebo (pmg-va.com)
• July 4 around the Twin Counties (pmg-va.com)

Stuart

• Local resident named to William & Mary Dean's List (theenterprise.net)

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Ok Cana! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Cheap, cheap (Thank you maryanne L. for sending it in!)
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