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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.

Community
1 year ago
Two Shelburne Middle Schoolers headed to State Competition in National Civics Bee

Tzophia Francis placed 2nd and won $250. Promise Wayland played 3rd and won $125. The two students will compete in Williamsburg in June.

Mug Shot of Christopher Corey Powers
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office arrests Maryland man on drug charges

A further investigation was conducted and five capsules of suspected fentanyl, five vials of suspected cocaine, Suboxone strips, other various Controlled Substance tablets, and multiple syringes recovered.

Goodwill Outlet Store ribbon cutting ceremony
Local
1 year ago
Goodwill Outlet Store and Donation Center opens in Harrisonburg

On Thursday, officials from Goodwill Industries of the Valley, Harrisonburg Mayor Deana Reed, Councilwoman Laura Dent, and Rockingham County Chamber of Commerce officials welcomed in over 100 shoppers to the new outlet store which has items you would normally find at a Goodwill store, but most items are priced by the pound, rather than individually.

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Local
1 year ago
Prescribed burn today in Northern Rockingham County

The USDA Forest Service is undertaking a spring prescribed burn today, Wednesday, April 9 on the North Zone in Rockingham, Virginia.

Road
Local
1 year ago
Underground maintenance at Vine and Old Furnace Road Intersection could cause delays

A new pipe will be installed underground at the intersection of Vine Street and Old Furnace Road beginning on Monday, April 14.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Caf2Code expands Harrisonburg Headquarters 

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Caf2Code, a software development and IT consultancy company, will invest $135,000 to expand their Harrisonburg operations.

A below shot of Turner Pavilion.
Community
1 year ago
Harrisonburg Farmers Market kicks off Spring Season

The Harrisonburg Farmers Market is kicking off the Spring Season and is now open every Tuesday and Saturday from 8am to 1pm through Thanksgiving.

Harrisonburg emergency management logo
Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg named StormReady Community by National Weather Service

The National Weather Service recently recognized Harrisonburg as a StormReady Community. The program, according to the NWS website, encourages communities to take a new, proactive approach to improving local hazardous weather operations by providing emergency managers with clear-cut guidelines on how to improve their hazardous weather operations.

James Madison University's purple logo
Sports
1 year ago
JMU Dukes Docket — Sports schedule for the week of April 7

James Madison University’s sports schedule for the week of April 7.

Bridgewater College logo
Sports
1 year ago
Bridgewater College Eagle Watch — Sports schedule for the Week of April 7, 2025

Bridgewater College’s sports schedule for the week of April 7.