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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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Fort Defiance man arrested after sending thousands of harassing messages online

A Fort Defiance man, who created more than 1,000 usernames on the web-based gaming and chat platform Medal to harass a victim he met online, was arrested Wednesday on federal cyberstalking charges.

Agriculture
1 month ago
From Feed to Farm: How Sunrise Farms cultivates health for animals and eggs

At Sunrise Farms, care in what animals eat isn’t a sideline—it’s central to how they raise their stock and their eggs. Here’s a look at what they’re doing and why it matters.

Community
1 month ago
Augusta Regional SPCA in need of towel donations

The ASPCA says donations can be dropped off at their location at 33 Archery Lane in Staunton Monday through Thursday 10a-6pm and Fridays and Saturdays 10a-4pm.

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Community
1 month ago
Bridgewater College recognized with National and Regional accolades

Bridgewater College has been recognized as a “College of Distinction” and acknowledged by U.S. News & World Report, Washington Monthly and The Princeton Review.

Local
2 months ago
Town of Dayton conducting sewer repair

Work will take place from 10am to 3pm. The northbound lane of traffic on Main Street Extended will be shut down to all traffic.

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Local
2 months ago
Harrisonburg Public Utilities conducting annual testing of sewer system

Testing begins this week and will run through November. Community members may notice smoke rising from manhole covers, yards where systems run, or even from their bathtubs, toilets or sinks.

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Pet of the Week
2 months ago
Meet Suzie and Betty | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Suzie and Betty, the RHSPCA Pets of the Week.

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Local
2 months ago
UPDATE: Missing Crimora woman found safe

UPDATE: Erica Ortiz has been safely located.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
2 months ago
Traffic delays for the week of September 22, 2025

Road work and traffic delays in the Shenandoah Valley for the week of September 22, 2025.

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Community
2 months ago
Community invited to welcome local veterans home from Honor Flight on Sept. 27

The community is invited to give a warm and patriotic welcome to local Veterans returning from an Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, September 27.