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.

A red fox receiving anesthesia after being rescued by the wildlife center.
Local
6 months ago
Red Fox rescued by Wildlife Center of Virginia

On June 20, the Wildlife Center admitted a Red Fox that had been seen in Albemarle County for nearly two months with a piece of plastic trash wrapped around his neck.

A person in rain boots standing in front of a flooded lawn.
Weather
6 months ago
Flood Watch issued for this afternoon and evening

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from 2pm until 11pm today.

Baseball glove holding a baseball on homeplate.
Sports
6 months ago
Area baseball scores June 30, 2025

Rockingham County Baseball League and Valley Baseball League scores for Monday, June 30.

Community
6 months ago
SVEC Program provides over $30,000 to area organizations

In the latest round of giving for SVEC’s Operation Round Up, about $32,000 will be dispersed.

Sign warning of road work ahead
Local
6 months ago
Sewer work could cause delays on Kratzer Road in Harrisonburg

The work will take place at the intersection of Acorn Drive and Kratzer Road on Tuesday, July 1st through Thursday July 3rd from 7am to 5pm.

East Rockingham Harrisonburg High School Baseball Game
Sports
6 months ago
Area baseball scores June 29, 2025

Rockingham County Baseball League and Valley Baseball League scores for June 29, 2025.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
6 months ago
Traffic delays and roadwork in the Shenandoah Valley June 30-July 4

Road construction that could affect your commute in the Shenandoah Valley for the week of June 30.

A photo of a blue light on top of a police vehicle.
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
VSP launching Operating DISS-rupt on Interstate 81 on July 1

The traffic enforcement and educational safety initiative focuses on distracted driving, impaired driving, speed compliance and seat belt safety.

Jacob Preston Sipe mugshot
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Staunton man sentenced to 17 years for fatal shooting

Jacob Preston Sipe will serve 17 years for the shooting death of Trevor Hill which happened last summer.

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