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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.

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
What does the RCSO Motor Program do? | Rocktown Now Crime Report

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson talks about what the RCSO Motor Program does for the county, and they demonstrate their motorcycles on a road course.

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Community
1 year ago
Arts Council of the Valley announces Spring 2025 Advancing the Arts Grant Awards

The Arts Council of Valley has announced the allocation of $8,100 in Spring 2025 Advancing the Arts grant funding to support seven Harrisonburg-Rockingham area arts projects.

Agriculture
1 year ago
Virginia farmers face fallout from USDA cuts to funding for food banks buying farm products 

As hunger rates climb across the country, federal funding cuts are hitting Virginia farmers who produce food for nutrition programs.

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Community
1 year ago
State Fair of Virginia awards over $34,000 in youth scholarships

Twenty-two youth who participated in the 2024 State Fair of Virginia 4-H and FFA livestock and general competitions were awarded a total of $34,340 from the fair’s Applied Scholarship Program.

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Community
1 year ago
Staunton seeks public input on housing strategy

The City of Staunton is inviting residents to participate in public input sessions to help shape the city’s housing future, by giving community members a chance to share their perspectives on housing challenges and opportunities in the city.

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Local
1 year ago
One dead after crash on Route 262 and I-81 ramp in Augusta County

Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 1:00 p.m. on April 1 at the intersection of the off-ramp from Interstate 81 northbound and Route 262 in Augusta County.

Road
Local
1 year ago
New traffic pattern on South Main Street in front of Rocktown High School

A 300-foot acceleration lane will be installed beginning in early April in the center of South Main Street, starting at Pointe Drive.

Shelburne Middle School students who are competing in National Civics Bee standing in front of lockers.
Community
1 year ago
Shelburne Middle School students competing in National Civics Bee

Six Shelburne Middle School Students are competing in the National Civics Bee, a nationwide competition aimed at inspiring young minds to engage with American democracy.

Missing person flyer for Michael Bennet
Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Shenandoah National Parks announced suspension of investigation

Michael “Deric” Bennet is a 42-year-old white male and stands at 6 feet tall, weighs 190 pounds, and has brown hair. He has a dragon skeleton tattoo on his back and tribal print tattoos on his shoulders. He was last seen February 27 in Centreville, Virginia. Coworkers believe he may be hiking the Appalachian Trail.

A headshot photo of Brian Josephs, MD from OB Hospitalist Group.
Community
1 year ago
Sentara RMH OB Hospitalist Physician honored with 2025 Golden Stethoscope Award

Brian Josephs, MD from OB Hospitalist Group, serving Sentara RMH Medical Center Family Birthplace, is the recipient of the 17th annual Golden Stethoscope Award.