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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.

Up close of an Eastern American Toad
Local
6 months ago
Eastern American Toad rescued by Wildlife Center of Virginia

About a month ago, the Wildlife Center of Virginia admitted an Eastern American Toad after it was accidentally struck with a shovel.

Mugshot of Trayton Michael Rose.
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
High speed chase in Waynesboro ends with crash

A 19-year-old Waynesboro man was arrested on Saturday following a high-speed chase on Main Street.

Closeup of road
Local
6 months ago
Part of University Boulevard will close February 24-25

University Boulevard will be closed from 7am on Tuesday, February 24 until 3pm on Wednesday, February 25 between Modular Hill Lane and Carrier Drive.

A hand holding an alarm clock.
Local
6 months ago
Daylight Savings Time could end in Virginia

The Senate passed a measure Monday that will end the commonwealth’s observance of daylight savings time in Virginia; it now moves over to the House.

Red curtains drawn together on a stage with a spotlight.
Entertainment
6 months ago
Court Square Theater performances return with “The Little Mermaid Jr.” on Thursday

“The Little Mermaid Jr.” will premiere Thursday, February 19 at Court Square Theater.

Ifeatu Udokwu, Laine Anthony, Madison Lizarraga, and Isaac Plange holding a plaque and trophy.
Community
6 months ago
Bridgewater College wins VFIC Applied Ethics Bowl

For the first time since 2003, Bridgewater College won the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) Applied Ethics Bowl competition, besting 15 teams from colleges across Virginia.

Local
6 months ago
Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appeal

Virginia voters will get to cast ballots on a congressional redistricting plan benefiting Democrats while a court battle plays out over the legality of the effort.

A bird's eye view of North Mason Street in Harrisonburg.
Community
6 months ago
Community invited to share feedback on North Mason Street study

Harrisonburg Public Works is inviting community members to learn more about the ongoing North Mason Street study during an upcoming open house focused on potential safety and streetscape improvements along the corridor.

Mountains at sunrise.
Local
6 months ago
Spanberger announces grants to restore Brownfield sites, including Waynesboro and New Market

Governor Abigail Spanberger has announced that eight Virginia localities will receive nearly 1.6 million dollars in Site Remediation Grants from the Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund.

Lots of individual paper money bills laying on a table.
Local
6 months ago
Virginia Senate and House pass legislation for raising minimum wage to $15

Both the Virginia Senate and House passed a measure that will raise the minimum wage to 15 dollars an hour by January 1st of 2028.

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