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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 chain-link fence against the sky.
Local
2 months ago
ACLU: ICE considering new detention center in Augusta County

In a response to an ACLU Freedom of Information Act filed over the summer, the Department of Homeland Security revealed it is considering converting a former correctional facility into an ICE detention center.

Commerce Road in Staunton shared path proposal
Local
2 months ago
VDOT holding public hearing for proposed shared-use path on Commerce Road in Staunton

VDOT will hold a public hearing in the City of Staunton concerning a proposed shared-use path on Commerce Road between Statler Boulevard and Greenville Avenue.

Crews battle a fire at a processing facility in Staunton.
Local
2 months ago
Staunton Fire and Rescue crews battle late night structure fire

Firefighters in Staunton spent a few last night hours battle a fire at a Pilot DEF processing facility Tuesday night.

An overview of plans for the RHSPCA Vet Care Clinic.
Community
2 months ago
RHSPCA announces new veterinary care clinic expansion

The RHSPCA is moving forward with plans to develop a new on-campus Veterinary Care Center.

Police Lights
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Nearly 40k grams of THC based products seized in Shenandoah County

The Northwest Regional Drug and Gang Task Forces executed search warrants that led to seizing tens of thousands of grams of THC based products and other hallucinogens in Shenandoah County last week.

A person in all black carrying a green trash bag in each hand.
Local
2 months ago
UPDATE: No Harrisonburg trash pickup for Monday or Tuesday this week

Harrisonburg Public Works says trash will no longer be picked up on Monday, January 26 or Tuesday, January 27 due to the Rockingham County Landfill being closed. There will not be a rescheduled date and trash for those routes will continue next week.

A car getting towed in snow
Weather
2 months ago
VSP responds to over 500 vehicle crashes during winter storm

The winter storm impacted the entire Commonwealth over the weekend which led to over 500 crashes.

A black vulture receiving treatment from the Wildlife Center of Virginia.
Local
2 months ago
Wildlife Center of Virginia admits black vulture with lead poisoning

On January 20, the Wildlife Center admitted an adult Black Vulture that had been found grounded near a road in New Kent County.

Left to right: Skelly, Bruno, Aires
Pet of the Week
2 months ago
Meet Skelly, Bruno and Aires | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Skelly. Bruno and Aires, the RHSPCA Pets of the Week!

Community
2 months ago
Local leaders and MBU students open temporary snow shelter

Local leaders and volunteers moved quickly to expand shelter options for unhoused people in Staunton on Friday.

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