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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.

A person in all black carrying a green trash bag in each hand.
Local
3 months ago
UPDATE: No Harrisonburg trash pickup for Monday or Tuesday this week

Harrisonburg Public Works says trash will no longer be picked up on Monday, January 26 or Tuesday, January 27 due to the Rockingham County Landfill being closed. There will not be a rescheduled date and trash for those routes will continue next week.

A car getting towed in snow
Weather
3 months ago
VSP responds to over 500 vehicle crashes during winter storm

The winter storm impacted the entire Commonwealth over the weekend which led to over 500 crashes.

A black vulture receiving treatment from the Wildlife Center of Virginia.
Local
3 months ago
Wildlife Center of Virginia admits black vulture with lead poisoning

On January 20, the Wildlife Center admitted an adult Black Vulture that had been found grounded near a road in New Kent County.

Left to right: Skelly, Bruno, Aires
Pet of the Week
3 months ago
Meet Skelly, Bruno and Aires | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Skelly. Bruno and Aires, the RHSPCA Pets of the Week!

Community
3 months ago
Local leaders and MBU students open temporary snow shelter

Local leaders and volunteers moved quickly to expand shelter options for unhoused people in Staunton on Friday.

Up close of car tires on a snowy road
Weather
3 months ago
VDOT urging drivers to stay off roads until 10am Monday

The Virginia Department of Transportation is urging drivers to stay off the roads until at least 10am Monday morning.

Agriculture
3 months ago
Local poultry farms and greenhouses suffer extensive damage from winter storm

The heavy weight of sleet and frozen precipitation caused numerous poultry houses to collapse on Sunday.

Weather
4 months ago
Winter Storm Warning issued for Shenandoah Valley

The National Weather Service office in Baltimore/Washington issued the warning at 10:03 a.m. Friday. It remains in effect from 7 p.m. Saturday through 1 a.m. Monday.

Community
4 months ago
Staunton City Schools offering free 4-day meal bundles for students on Friday

Staunton City Schools will be offering free 4-day meal bundles only on Friday, January 23 for students ahead of this weekend’s snow storm.

Weather
4 months ago
Spanberger declares State of Emergency ahead of weekend winter weather

The executive order is designed to help the Commonwealth prepare for, respond to, and recover from any impacts and to streamline processes that help localities and communities affected by the storm.

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