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.

Local
6 months ago
Interstate 81 Exit 240 and Route 257 upgrades to be complete in time for Buc-ee’s opening

Numerous roadway and intersection improvements will help handle increased traffic beginning June 30, when Buc-ee’s opens in Rockingham County.

Eric Irizarry
Community
6 months ago
Staunton City Schools appoints new superintendent

The Staunton City School Board has appo inter Eric Irizarry as superintendent of Staunton City Schools, effective July 1, 2025.

Community
6 months ago
Westover Pool overing free admission for city residents until Thursday

Harrisonburg residents will be able to get into Westover Pool for free until Thursday to beat the heat.

An overhead shot of the Ralph Sampson Park Spraygrounds.
Community
6 months ago
Ralph Sampson Park Spraygrounds opens to public July 1

The spraygrounds, at approximately 6,000 square feet in size with 36 different spray features and interactive elements, will open to the public following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 1, at 10 a.m.

A trail with a bench at Shenandoah National Park.
Community
6 months ago
Shenandoah National Park switching to cashless fee system on July 1

The park will only accept mobile and electronic payments for entrance and campground fees.

A woman sweating on a couch with a handheld fan.
Weather
6 months ago
What’s a heat index? Your guide to summer heat warnings, how to stay safe

Your guide to summer heat warnings and how to stay safe as we experience the first heat wave of the summer.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
6 months ago
Traffic delays and road closures for the week of June 23, 2025 | Rocktown Now Road Report

Road closures and traffic delays for the Shenandoah Valley for the week of June 23.

A little girl gets sunblock applied to her nose on the beach.
Local
6 months ago
What to know about heatstroke and heat exhaustion

Summer is indeed all about recreation, but individuals also must remain safe when spending time outdoors. Heatstroke is a potentially deadly condition that can be prevented with some basic knowledge of what it is and how it manifests.

Two black cows in a grass field.
Agriculture
6 months ago
$1 billion available for U.S. livestock producers affected by drought

Virginia cattle farmers affected by prolonged drought in 2023 and 2024 may be eligible to receive financial support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Local
6 months ago
American Red Cross hosting blood drive at Valley Mall on Friday

The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive Friday from 11 to 5 at the Valley Mall in Harrisonburg.

1 34 35 36 37 38 191