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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Local
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: I-81 Northbound reopens at Shenandoah Caverns

UPDATE (9:45am): All northbound lanes of Interstate 81 are now open at exit 269 after a tractor trailer crash.

Local
2 weeks ago
Closings and delays for Thursday, December 11th

Closings and delays for Thursday, December 11th

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Local
2 weeks ago
Cline introduces bipartisan bill to protect skinny labels, lower drug costs

Virginia 6th District Representative Ben Cline and California Representative Zoe Lofgren have introduced the Skinny Labels, Big Savings Act.

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Weather
2 weeks ago
AAA: Drivers encouraged to know warning signs of low battery in cold weather

With extreme arctic temperatures forecast for the area this morning, AAA Mid-Atlantic urges drivers to make sure their vehicles are ready for the cold.

Local
2 weeks ago
Closings and delays for Tuesday, December 9

Schools and businesses closed and delayed for Tuesday, December 9.

Community
2 weeks ago
Community Foundation, Augusta County Schools announce scholarship honoring retiring superintendent

The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge and Augusta County Public Schools have unveiled a new scholarship created to honor retiring Superintendent Dr. Eric Bond.

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Sports
2 weeks ago
Bridgewater College launching women’s flag football team

Bridgewater College announced it will add women’s flag football as its 26th intercollegiate sport, with the program set to begin competition in the 2026–27 academic year.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Elkton martial arts teacher sentenced in child pornography case

Jarod Driver received 20 total years with 16 years and 8 months suspended for the four felony charges he pled guilty to in August.

Weather
2 weeks ago
Snowy Monday expected in parts of The Valley

Another winter storm is expected to bring light to moderate snow to parts of the Shenandoah Valley Monday morning.

Sports
2 weeks ago
No. 12 JMU to play at No. 5 Oregon in College Football Playoff on Dec. 20

James Madison earned the No. 12 seed for the 2025 College Football Playoff and will face off at No. 5 seed Oregon on Saturday, Dec. 20 in the opening round in Eugene Oregon.