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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Pet of the Week
4 months ago
Meet Kovu and Ginger | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Kovu and Ginger the RHSPCA Pets of the Week.

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Local
4 months ago
Utility work taking place this week in Downtown Harrisonburg

Beginning today, crews will be working between Gay and Rock Streets in a project that is scheduled to last through Wednesday.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
5 months ago
Traffic alerts and road work for the week of August 11, 2025

Traffic delays and road work for the Shenandoah Valley for the week of August 11, 2025.

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Local
5 months ago
VDOT reminding drivers the importance of concentrating on driving around schools and school buses

With more than one million Virginia students headed back to school this month, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is calling on everyone to be cautious around school buses and in school zones to keep all road users safe and avoid costly fines and tickets. Students will be commuting to school on foot, by bicycle, by school bus, or by private vehicles.

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Agriculture
5 months ago
$60.9 million in Hurricane Helene disaster assistance authorized for Virginia farmers

The worst of Hurricane Helene’s unexpected impacts brought out the best in Virginia’s agriculture community. Farmers immediately dispatched hay bales, fencing supplies and financial donations to Southwest Virginia farmers in the aftermath of the September 2024 storm’s catastrophic flood and winds.

Now the U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending more assistance as recovery continues.

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Lifestyle
5 months ago
Central Shenandoah Health District shares health tips for college students

Learning to take care of your health is as important as any required course when going off to college, that’s why the Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) is offering tips for physical, sexual, and mental wellness this school year.

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Community
5 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).

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Crime & Safety
5 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.

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Local
5 months ago
Harrisonburg Social Security office closed today

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

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Community
5 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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