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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Community
3 months ago
Virginia War Memorial seeks entries for 2025 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest

The Virginia War Memorial in Richmond is seeking entries for its Virginia War Memorial 2025 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest. The annual competition is open to all Virginia middle and high school age public, private, and homeschooled students. One winner will be selected from among all middle school entries (grades 6-8) and one from high school entries (grades 9-12).

Mug shot of Jarod Vaughan Driver
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Grottoes man pleads guilty to child pornography and indecent liberties charges

Online records show that 25-year-old Jarod Driver pled guilty on Thursday in Rockingham County Circuit Court for several felony charges.

A sign on the door for the social security office in Harrisonburg stating they are closed.
Local
3 months ago
Harrisonburg Social Security office closed today

The Harrisonburg Social Security office is closed today, August 8, due to staffing issues.

Oasis logo.
Community
3 months ago
OASIS Fine Art & Craft seeking to break Guinness World Record in September

The event will take place on Thursday, September 4 from 6 to 8pm at Central Library in Harrisonburg.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
VSP investigating fatal pedestrian crash in Edinburg

Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday, August 6, at 4:26 p.m. on Stoney Creek Boulevard near the intersection with Printz Street in the Town of Edinburg in Shenandoah County.

Spencer Hatcher and Bryan Hutcheson.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Hatcher Family releases joint statement with Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office | VIDEO

The Hatcher Family has released a joint statement with the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office following a home invasion on Sunday. 

Mugshot of Tyleik Cabell
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Waynesboro man turns himself in connection with road rage shooting

The Waynesboro Police Department has arrested 23-year-old Tyleik Cabell of Waynesboro in connection with the ongoing road rage investigation involving the shooting of a 16-year-old male.

Headshot of Clay and Paula Greene
Agriculture
3 months ago
Augusta County couple wins Young Farmers Achievement Award

Clay and Paula Greene of Augusta County received the 2025 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Achievement Award. They were recognized July 26 during the VFBF Young Farmers Summer Expo in Franklin County.

Headshot of Sarah Craun
Agriculture
3 months ago
Rockingham County student named Outstanding Young Agriculturalist

Sarah Craun of Rockingham County was named the 2025 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Outstanding Young Agriculturalist on July 26 during the VFBF Young Farmers Summer Expo in Franklin County.

HCPS building
Community
3 months ago
HCPS recognizes new school leaders for 2025-26 school year

Several new directors, supervisors, principals, and assistant principals were welcomed at this week’s board meeting.

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