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.

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Waynesboro Police seeking information on attempted armed robbery

Police say that on Friday, December 12, at approximately 6:00 AM, officers responded to a reported robbery at the Royal Mart on East Broad Street.

Local
1 week ago
Harrisonburg Police urge home safety measures for winter travelers

As residents prepare for holiday travel, the Harrisonburg Police Department encourages the community to take a few simple steps to help protect their homes, vehicles, and personal belongings while they are away.

Community
1 week ago
New memorial fund honors Blake Durrett by supporting children at Ruth’s WARM House

A newly established fund in memory of Blake Durrett will help provide essential support and opportunities for children staying at Ruth’s WARM House in Waynesboro.

Up close of a ruddy duck
Local
1 week ago
Wildlife Center rescues Ruddy Duck

A Ruddy Duck was admitted on December 7 after he was found grounded and injured in King George County.

Cucumbers in a basket on a table next to tomatoes.
Agriculture
2 weeks ago
Food assistance program facilitates access to Virginia Grown products at food banks statewide

The Virginia Agriculture Food Assistance Program provides grants to charitable food assistance organizations to purchase Virginia Grown agricultural products, distributed to food-insecure Virginia residents statewide.

An intersection at Route 254.
Local
2 weeks ago
Route 254 Intersection Improvements Begin in Augusta County

Work begins this week at the intersections with Route 262/254 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway/New Hope Road) and Route 792 (Indian Mound Road/Balsley Road).

Billy Napier takes the stand at his first press conference at JMU.
Sports
2 weeks ago
JMU officially welcomes Napier as head coach

James Madison University officially introduced its new head football coach at a press conference Wednesday afternoon.

A prompt on a phone that says scam alert.
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
ACSO warning residents of jury duty scam

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office says that over the past several days, they have received numerous reports regarding a jury duty scam targeting the community.

A photo of a blue light on top of a police vehicle.
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Augusta County juvenile charged in high-speed chase

A juvenile is being charged after a high-speed chase ensued last week.

Up close of police lights on a police car.
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Two injured after high-speed chase in Augusta County

A driver and passenger were injured in a high-speed chase that ended in a crash last week.