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.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
9 months ago
Traffic delays for the week of April 14, 2025 | Rocktown Now Road Report

Check out the traffic delays you could face in the Shenandoah Valley for the week of April 14, 2025.

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Local
9 months ago
James Madison University ends Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Division

Four positions will be eliminated, including two that have been vacant. One person is on administrative leave until their term ends on June 30 and the final position will be reassigned to a different area.

Road
Local
9 months ago
West Beverley Sidewalk Improvement and SGR Repaving Project Resumes

Over the next four weeks, several sections of roadway near Downtown Staunton will be milled and then repaved. Roads will be milled the week of April 14-18 and then each will be repaved the week of April 21-25.

Page County Sheriff's Office sheriff's badge.
Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Page County Sheriff’s office introduces body cams

According to an update from Sheriff Chad Cubbage, PCSO patrol and investigations staff attended body cam training yesterday, kicking off an initiative more than a year in the making.  

Community
9 months ago
Two Shelburne Middle Schoolers headed to State Competition in National Civics Bee

Tzophia Francis placed 2nd and won $250. Promise Wayland played 3rd and won $125. The two students will compete in Williamsburg in June.

Mug Shot of Christopher Corey Powers
Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office arrests Maryland man on drug charges

A further investigation was conducted and five capsules of suspected fentanyl, five vials of suspected cocaine, Suboxone strips, other various Controlled Substance tablets, and multiple syringes recovered.

Goodwill Outlet Store ribbon cutting ceremony
Local
9 months ago
Goodwill Outlet Store and Donation Center opens in Harrisonburg

On Thursday, officials from Goodwill Industries of the Valley, Harrisonburg Mayor Deana Reed, Councilwoman Laura Dent, and Rockingham County Chamber of Commerce officials welcomed in over 100 shoppers to the new outlet store which has items you would normally find at a Goodwill store, but most items are priced by the pound, rather than individually.

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Local
9 months ago
Prescribed burn today in Northern Rockingham County

The USDA Forest Service is undertaking a spring prescribed burn today, Wednesday, April 9 on the North Zone in Rockingham, Virginia.

Road
Local
9 months ago
Underground maintenance at Vine and Old Furnace Road Intersection could cause delays

A new pipe will be installed underground at the intersection of Vine Street and Old Furnace Road beginning on Monday, April 14.

Lifestyle
9 months ago
Caf2Code expands Harrisonburg Headquarters 

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Caf2Code, a software development and IT consultancy company, will invest $135,000 to expand their Harrisonburg operations.

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