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.

Community
4 months ago
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank mobilizes community for Hunger Action Month

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is joining Feeding America to mark September as Hunger Action Month, which is a nationwide campaign highlight the urgent need to end hunger and the power of food to nourish more than just the body.

A photo of a blue light on top of a police vehicle.
Local
4 months ago
VSP investigating head-on crash in Rockingham County

Virginia State Police are investigating a head-on crash that occurred early Saturday morning that left three people with serious injuries.

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Waynesboro Police searching for suspect in shooting

WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — Waynesboro Police are searching for a suspect in a […]

Mugshot of Charles Smith.
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Staunton man arrested in Norfolk for alleged shooting incident

A Staunton man has been arrested in Norfolk after fleeing the scene of an alleged shooting in Staunton Saturday morning.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
4 months ago
Traffic delays and road work for the Shenandoah Valley for the week of September 1, 2025

Traffic delays and road work that could affect the Shenandoah Valley for the week of September 1.

Local
4 months ago
Heavy trash collection begins in Staunton

City residents will be able to dispose of large appliances, furniture, mattresses, and other household items that won’t fit in regular trash containers by placing items at the curb.

Police lights
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
SCSO reports of alleged kidnapping at Shenandoah County Fair

The Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an alleged kidnapping took place at the Shenandoah County Fair this week when a woman and two men tried abducting a 13-year-old boy.

Up close of a Harrisonburg Police car.
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
HPD warning residents of scam calls

HPD says they have received multiple complaints about a phone scam where callers are impersonating law enforcement officers from HPD or the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson with a dog in front of the SPCA.
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Summer crime report numbers and Rockingham Animal Control | Rocktown Now Crime Report August 29, 2025

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham […]

The outside of Potomac Hall.
Community
4 months ago
JMU cuts ribbon for new residence hall

James Madison University officials cut the ribbon on their newest residence hall, Potomac Hall, on Friday.

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