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Plus, MRSA warnings, missing girls and the best, worst marijuana in the world is growing like weeds.

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Sherell Williams was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She received her bachelor's in Communication with a concentration in journalism from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA where she served as managing editor for the student newspaper, Broadside, and later the Best of Mason issue of the student-run VOX|POP magazine. She is a passionate journalist with an affinity for cultures and an addiction to green tea, chocolate, baseball, and tennis.
Sherell has served as the editor of Annandale Patch since September 2010. In June 2011, Annandale Patch received the Business of the Year award from the Annandale Chamber of Commerce for their coverage of the Annandale community. Sherell became the editor of Burke Patch in August 2012.
Plus, MRSA warnings, missing girls and the best, worst marijuana in the world is growing like weeds.

The weekend planner is filled with events going on in Fairfax County and beyond Friday through Sunday.
The weekend planner is filled with events going on in Fairfax County and beyond Friday through Sunday.
The candidates for Virginia governor begin their debate at 7 p.m.
The candidates for Virginia governor begin their debate at 7 p.m.
Excluded from the debate, the Libertarian candidate makes his case as major party candidates attend with Chuck Todd-moderated debate.
The store was scheduled to open by the end of summer.
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals public hearings about Madison Homes, Inc. application to build 13 homes in Burke were originally scheduled for this month.
Three adults have been displaced because of the fire.
Melissa Porfirio, a first-grade teacher at Springfield’s Crestwood Elementary School, was recognized by the Virginia Department of Education last week for her commitment to her students.
The event, will be held in conjunction with the Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (BVFD)’s Annual Open House.
The following items are from the recent daily activity reports from the Mason, West Springfield and Franconia District Stations of the Fairfax County Police Department, which includes parts of Annandale.
The following items are from the recent daily activity reports from the West Springfield, Franconia, and Fair Oaks Police District Stations of the Fairfax County Police Department, which includes parts of Burke.
Melissa Porfirio, a first-grade teacher at Springfield’s Crestwood Elementary School, was recognized by the Virginia Department of Education last week for her commitment to her students.
Melissa Porfirio, a first-grade teacher at Springfield’s Crestwood Elementary School, was recognized by the Virginia Department of Education last week for her commitment to her students.
Five things to look forward to in Annandale this week.
Five things to look forward to in Burke this week.
The victims in both incidents were assaulted and sustained non-life threatening injuries.
Fairfax County Animal Shelter offering a discount on adoption fees for large dogs this month.
Fairfax County Animal Shelter offering a discount on adoption fees for large dogs this month.