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 March 24, 2025 | Rocktown Now Road Report

STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) – The following is a list of highway work that […]

A Throwing Shade banner surrounded by plants.
Agriculture
9 months ago
Throwing Shade VA program offers discounts for planting native species

The Virginia Department of Forestry’s Throwing Shade VA program is back and giving consumers discounts when they purchase native trees and shrubs from over 15 participating retail nurseries. 

A below shot of Turner Pavilion.
Community
9 months ago
Harrisonburg Farmers Market partners with Massanutten Regional Library for family-friendly read-aloud and culinary experience

The Harrisonburg Farmers Market invites the community for a family-friendly folk tale celebration in collaboration with Massanutten Regional Library on Saturday, March 29.

Coach Ryan Odom on the basketball court.
Local
9 months ago
Ryan Odom to be named next UVA Men’s Basketball Coach

With the official announcement expected Saturday by the University of Virginia, VCU Head Coach Ryan Odom will be named the new Head Coach of the Virginia Cavaliers Men’s Basketball team.  

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
9 months ago
What are the sound ordinances in Rockingham County? | Rocktown Now Crime Report

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson talks about what kind of sound ordinances are in Rockingham County and shows the course for their motorcycle demo that will be in the next report.

Head coach Sean O'Regan claps hands courtside.
Sports
9 months ago
James Madison extends O’Regan through 2030-2031

James Madison University Women’s basketball Head Coach Sean O’Regan has received a contract extension through the 2030-31 season, as announced Friday by JMU Director of Athletics Matt Roan.

A photo of a blue light on top of a police vehicle.
Local
9 months ago
Waynesboro woman seriously injured and Henrico man dead after Fluvanna County crash

A pickup driver from Henrico County is dead, and the driver of a Fluvanna County emergency vehicle is seriously hurt after a Wednesday morning collision at Routes 15 and 6 in Fluvanna County.

Eastern Mennonite University logo
Community
9 months ago
EMU looking for volunteers to pack 100,000 meals in two days

The Eastern Mennonite Y-Serve Club is partnering with Harrisonburg Tacos4Life and Feed My Starving Children to pack 100,000 meals for those in need this weekend and could use volunteers.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Waynesboro police seeking public’s help in shots-fired investigation

The incident happened on Sunday, March 16 at around midnight.

James Madison University's purple logo
Local
9 months ago
JMU Dukes Docket — Sports at a glance week of March 17, 2025

James Madison University’s sports schedule for the week of March 17.

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