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.

Harrisonburg City Public Schools logo
Community
9 months ago
HCPS receives national recognition for Music Education Support for 10th Year

Harrisonburg City Public Schools has been presented with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education for the tenth time.

Community
9 months ago
Staunton City Schools to host first Back-to-School Bash July 21-22

Staunton City Schools are inviting families to get ready for the upcoming school year at its first annual Back-to-School Bash on July 21 and 22. The event will offer a wide range of free services and resources for families and students of all ages.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
9 months ago
Road delays for the week of May 12, 2025 | Rocktown Now Road Report

Road delays and construction in the Shenandoah Valley for the week of May 12.

Gypsy Hill Pool
Local
9 months ago
Staunton announces changes to Gypsy Hill Park Pool house

The city has announced several adjustments to facility operations to ensure a safe and enjoyable pool season after a preliminary architectural report identified structural issues in November 2023.

A german shepard, a grey shorthair cat, a black, white, and orange cat, and a mostly white dog with brown and black around his eyes.
Pet of the Week
9 months ago
Meet Atlas, Pekka, Cady, and Huey | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Atlas and Pekka, the RHSPCA Pets of the Week sponsored by Bob Wade Subaru!

A small dog with no fur covered in dirt
Local
9 months ago
RHSPCA responds to 40 abandoned dogs in Broadway

The RHSPCA responded to the situation and were able to rescue 15 dogs that were in the most critical condition and are now at the shelter. Over the coming weeks, they plan to bring the rest of the dogs to safety.

Up close of the Virginia Opossum
Local
9 months ago
Severely injured Virginia Opossum makes full recovery at Wildlife Center of Virginia

The Wildlife Center admitted a Virginia Opossum that had been found injured on the side of the road in Rockbridge County

Forest trees landscape.
Agriculture
9 months ago
Senators Kaine and Warner introduce bills to protect wildlife in Rockingham and Augusta Counties

Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have introduced the Shenandoah Mountain Act and Virginia Wilderness Act to protect wilderness in Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, and Bath counties.

Karen Grady receives a plaque from Governor Glenn Youngkin and staff.
Community
9 months ago
Staunton Elementary School teacher named Teacher of the Year

First grade teacher, Karen Grady, at Ware Elementary School in Staunton has been named Teacher of the Year for Region 5.

Closeup of road
Local
9 months ago
Final round of continuous single lane closures on I-81 in Shenandoah County starts Sunday

VDOT will continue bridge deck rehabilitation work on the southbound bridge over the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, just south of exit 269 near Shenandoah Caverns, and north of New Market this weekend.

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