Jacquelynn Dobrin

Jacquelynn first started as a part time news anchor and reporter for WSVA in 2022. Before the launch of Rocktown Now in April of 2024, she was Assistant Editor and then became Editor-in-Chief in November of 2024.

A deer at sunset
Agriculture
3 months ago
Chronic wasting disease detected in Page County

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has confirmed the first case of CWD in Page County.

Local
3 months ago
UPDATE: Bridges reopen over I-81 after truck strikes overpasses

VDOT has completed detailed inspections of the bridges on Route 704 (Cecil Wampler Road) and Route 867 (North River Road) and determined that they are safe for vehicular travel.

Community
3 months ago
Tuberculosis case confirmed in RCPS school

RCPS has been informed of a confirmed case of tuberculosis (TB) within the school community.

Sign warning of road work ahead
Local
3 months ago
Safety and traffic flow upgrades coming to Verona

VDOT will begin improvements around October 1 at the intersection of Route 901 (Mill Place Parkway) and Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road) in the Verona area.

611 steam engine
Local
3 months ago
611 Steam Engine coming through Augusta County this Fall

The Buckingham Branch Railroad will once again be hosting the fall train excursions this year featuring the iconic Norfolk & Western #611 steam engine.

Up close of handcuffs
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Fort Defiance man arrested after sending thousands of harassing messages online

A Fort Defiance man, who created more than 1,000 usernames on the web-based gaming and chat platform Medal to harass a victim he met online, was arrested Wednesday on federal cyberstalking charges.

Agriculture
3 months ago
From Feed to Farm: How Sunrise Farms cultivates health for animals and eggs

At Sunrise Farms, care in what animals eat isn’t a sideline—it’s central to how they raise their stock and their eggs. Here’s a look at what they’re doing and why it matters.

Community
3 months ago
Augusta Regional SPCA in need of towel donations

The ASPCA says donations can be dropped off at their location at 33 Archery Lane in Staunton Monday through Thursday 10a-6pm and Fridays and Saturdays 10a-4pm.

Bridgewater College logo
Community
3 months ago
Bridgewater College recognized with National and Regional accolades

Bridgewater College has been recognized as a “College of Distinction” and acknowledged by U.S. News & World Report, Washington Monthly and The Princeton Review.

Local
3 months ago
Town of Dayton conducting sewer repair

Work will take place from 10am to 3pm. The northbound lane of traffic on Main Street Extended will be shut down to all traffic.

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