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.

Headshot of Kari Jorgensen Diener
Community
5 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.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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.

School supplies in a backpack.
Community
5 months ago
Tax free weekend returns to Virginia this weekend

Virginia’s annual tax-free weekend will return this year from Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3, allowing residents to make qualifying purchases without paying state and local sales tax. 

Home & Garden
5 months ago
Hardwood, Vinyl, or Laminate? How to pick the right flooring for your home

Though it’s often taken for granted, flooring lays the foundation—literally and stylistically—for your entire home. It influences not just the look, but the feel and even the acoustics of a space. That’s why choosing the right flooring is more than a design choice; it’s a decision that shapes your daily experience. With today’s wide range of materials, styles, and finishes, the options can quickly become overwhelming. Fortunately, the experts at Strickler Carpet in Broadway are here to guide you every step of the way.

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Weather
5 months ago
Flash Flood Watch in effect until 2am Friday

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

A teacher and student observe plants in a glass jar.
Agriculture
5 months ago
AITC welcomes applications for educator grants

Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom wants to help teachers integrate creative agricultural projects and learning experiences inside and outside their classrooms. Through its educator grant program, the nonprofit provides funding for teachers to expand children’s understanding about the sources of their food and fiber, and how farming and agriculture impact their daily lives.

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