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.

Up close of a copperhead snake
Local
3 months ago
Copperhead snake rescued in Charlottesville by Wildlife Center of Virginia

A snake was brought into the wildlife center from Charlottesville after being found entangled in a net.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
19-year-old Stuarts Draft man arrested for alleged stabbing

Deputies say they responded to the 1300 block of Christians Creek Road for a domestic disturbance at approximately 3:49 a.m. on Saturday, and were notified a juvenile had been stabbed multiple times.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
HPD hosting large scale active shooter training at Thomas Harrison Middle School on Wednesday

The Harrisonburg Police Department and other public safety partners in the area will be participating in a large-scale active shooter training scenario at Thomas Harrison Middle School on Wednesday, August 6.

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Local
3 months ago
Water shutoff coming to Forest Hills neighborhood on Wednesday

Harrisonburg Public Works will be shutting off water temporarily in the Forest Hills neighborhood on Wednesday, August 6 from 8am to 6pm.

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Community
3 months ago
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank welcomes new CEO

After a national search, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is welcoming a new CEO. Kari Jorgensen Diener brings over 25 years of experience to the table from all over the world.

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Local
3 months ago
Traffic delays for the week of August 4, 2025

Road work and traffic delays for the week of August 4 in the Shenandoah Valley.

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Home & Garden
3 months ago
Virginia watermelons thrive in spite of wet weather

Despite a wetter-than-average summer, some Virginia growers are anticipating a watermelon season worthy of celebration.

Mugshot of Amy Argenbright.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
ACSO indicts woman for alleged construction fraud

ACSO launched an investigation in September 2024 into Amy Argenbright of A&Co 2002, LLC, for alleged construction fraud. Investigators found that despite the victim paying Argenbright $366,000, the single-family residence in eastern Augusta County remained far from completion.

Up close of a spotted lanternfly on a tree.
Agriculture
3 months ago
Citizen dog detectives can help target, mitigate spotted lanternflies

Spotted lanternflies continue to spread across Virginia. And as experts seek ways to track and control their populations, a new Virginia Tech study found that trained citizen dog-handling teams may offer a solution.

Local
3 months ago
North Mason Street returns to normal next week

North Mason Street in Harrisonburg will return to normal next week following completion of the temporary Complete Streets demonstration project this weekend. 

Traffic adjustments are scheduled to take place on Monday and Tuesday to return North Mason Street to four lanes and reinstitute traffic signals.

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