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.

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Local
3 months ago
McDonald’s coming to Grottoes

Grottoes Town Mayor Jo Plaster has announced the addition of a new McDonald’s restaurant that will be located on Augusta Avenue within the town.

Shelves at the Salvation Army with only a few cans.
Community
3 months ago
Salvation Army Food Pantry in critical need

The Salvation Army of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County’s Food Pantry is at a critically low level.

Local
3 months ago
Harrisonburg visitor spending reached $243m in 2024

Tourists contributed more than $243 million to Harrisonburg’s local economy in 2024, according to an annual report from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC), an increase over 2023.

Agriculture
3 months ago
Rockingham County corn farmers facing threat of rare plant disease

A relatively new plant disease called ‘tar spot’ has been detected in a Rockingham County corn field.

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Community
3 months ago
Rockingham Co. Board of Supervisors honoring memory of U.S. Marine Corps Fighter Pilot

At their regularly scheduled meeting at 6pm on Wednesday, the Board will honor Virgil E. Burkey, a pilot who crashed a World War II F4U Corsair Fighter Plane on September 10, 1950, in Fulks Run.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
ACSO warning residents of jury duty scam calls

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that it has taken several reports and calls from concerned citizens about someone calling portraying to be Lieutenants or Deputies from the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office.

Community
3 months ago
Harrisonburg Media Group hosting second annual UVA Health Children’s radiothon

Harrisonburg Media Group will host the second annual Valley Cares for Kids Radiothon from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, on eight of its radio stations to raise money for UVA Health Children’s.

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Community
3 months ago
Augusta Medical Group consolidating three locations

The healthcare facility has decided to consolidate Weyers Cave Urgent Care, Buena Vista Primary Care, and Churchville Primary Care. Patients from these locations will be transitioned to nearby practices.

Police lights
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Staunton Police investigating alleged kidnapping at Gypsy Hill Park

Police say that at approximately 5:15 pm, they received a 911 call reporting that a child was approached by an unknown male in Gypsy Hill Park who alleged attempted to grab them.

A white cat, a calico cat, and a mostly white husky with brown spots.
Pet of the Week
3 months ago
Meet Calypso, Gigi, and Anastasia | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Calypso and Gigi, the RHSPCA Pets of the Week.

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