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.

City of Harrisonburg seal
Local
4 months ago
Harrisonburg City government and trash schedule for Labor Day

The City of Harrisonburg will be operating on a different schedule on Monday, September 1, for Labor Day.

Local
4 months ago
UPDATE: ACSO safely locates missing man

UPDATE (8/29/25 10am) — ACSO has safely located Bartholomew Bankert.

Headshots of Chris Snyder and Luke Walker
Community
4 months ago
Walker and Snyder earn promotions in HFD Fire Marshal’s Office

The Harrisonburg Fire Department has announced two recent promotions in the Fire Marshal’s Office for Luke Walker and Chris Snyder.

A headshot photo of Zack Reese in uniform.
Community
4 months ago
Staunton and Augusta County Fire-Rescue squads mourning passing of firefighter

In a post, Staunton Fire and Rescue said Firefighter Zack Reese was involved in a fatal off-duty motor vehicle crash.

Arroz con pollo at El Charro.
Local
4 months ago
A Fiesta in the Shenandoah Valley: 50% Off at El Charro Friday | Shen Valley Deals

Get ready to spice up your weekend! Shen Valley Deals is launching an irresistible New Deal this Friday at 9 AM: grab a $50 gift certificate to spend at El Charro for just $25—a Fiesta for half price!

Multiple flags flying half-staff on flag poles.
Local
4 months ago
Youngkin follows President’s order for flying flags at half-staff

The order comes in memory and respect of victims of the Minnesota school shooting that took place on Wednesday, August 27.

Traffic
Local
4 months ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: North Main Street and Washington Street in Harrisonburg shut down

Currently, North Main Street between Mason Street and Commerce Drive is shut down in both directions, and Washington Street between Commerce Drive and North Main Street is shut down.

Up close of a Northern Diamondback Terrapin.
Local
4 months ago
Wildlife Center admits first Northern Diamondback Terrapin in nearly a decade

On August 23, the Wildlife Center admitted a species they rarely treat — a Northern Diamondback Terrapin. This adult female is the first terrapin admitted to the Center in at least eight years, making her an especially unusual patient for the hospital.

Local
4 months ago
Early morning crash on Interstate 81 in Harrisonburg injuries 3, 1 critical

One individual received life-threatening injuries, and two others were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a multi-vehicle wreck closed Interstate 81 for several hours early Wednesday morning.

A look at the newest lane of I 81 near Staunton. The interstate is now 3 lanes wide, instead of 2.
Local
4 months ago
Interstate 81 auxiliary lane opens in Augusta County

STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) — A new auxiliary lane on southbound Interstate 81 in […]

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