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.

Sign warning of road work ahead
Local
7 months ago
Part of Route 608 near Stuarts Draft to close for 48 hours

A portion of Route 608 in the Stuarts Draft area of Augusta County will close to through traffic for about 48 hours beginning Wednesday morning, May 21.

Detour Road Sign
Local
7 months ago
Route 33 in Harrisonburg to close for early morning bridge work Tuesday

Route 33 (East Market Street) in Harrisonburg will be closed in both directions between South Carlton Street and Linda Lane/Burgess Road from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20.

Up-close of a wood turtle. A dark shell and an orange underside.
Local
7 months ago
Wildlife Center rescues rare Wood Turtle in Rockingham County

On August 29, 2024, the Wildlife Center admitted a rare and seldom-seen patient: a Wood Turtle. Now, nine months later, that Wood Turtle has made its long-awaited return to the wild.

The Old Rag main parking lot with orange cones outlining the biggest ruts in the concrete.
Local
7 months ago
Some Shenandoah National Park trails and roads remain closed after storm damage

Crews at Shenandoah National Park are continuing to cleanup and evaluate trails for damage and high-water hazards following last week’s severe storm damage.

Photo of Scott Wayne Fitzgerald
Local
7 months ago
UPDATE: Missing man on Shenandoah Mountain safely located

Sheriff Donald Smith says there is a heavy police presence at The Confederate Breast Works, where they found the car of 33-year-old Scott Wayne Fitzgerald.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
7 months ago
Traffic delays for the week of May 19, 2025 | Rocktown Now Road Report

Road work that could affect drivers in the Shenandoah Valley for the week of May 19.

Local
7 months ago
VDOT lifts lane closures for Memorial Day Weekend

VDOT will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting temporary lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Friday, May 23 until noon on Tuesday, May 27.

An overview of the inside of the Atlantic Union Bank Center with grads sitting on chairs on the floor and the stands full of people.
Community
7 months ago
Over 4,000 students part of JMU’s 2025 Spring Commencement

4,084 undergraduates walked the stage this weekend at James Madison University to receive their diplomas.

water dripping frozen pipes
Local
7 months ago
UPDATE: Harrisonburg officials declare local emergency due to water treatment issues

Harrisonburg officials are meeting today at noon to considering declaring a local emergency while the city remains in a mandatory water conservation after severe storms impacted the water treatment plant earlier this week.

Two firefighters put out a car fire.
Community
7 months ago
Harrisonburg Firefighters Foundation launching “100 Club” to support first responders

The Harrisonburg Professional Firefighters Foundation, established to support local firefighters and first responders in times of need, is launching a new initiative, The 100 Club.

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