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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.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Eunoia Theater presents outdoor play “Convenient Season”

Eunoia Theatre will present the world premiere of Convenient Season, written by Shenandoah Valley-based playwright MaKayla Baker Paxton and directed by Holly Hanks Wanta.

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Local
1 year ago
RHSPCA hosting Clear the Shelters event August 1-31

The Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 11th annual Clear the Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign scheduled for Aug. 1 to 31.

Weather
1 year ago
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued until 6pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Harrisonburg and Central Rockingham County until 6pm.

A below shot of Turner Pavilion.
Agriculture
1 year ago
Harrisonburg Farmers Market hosting 5th Annual Tomato Fest

The Harrisonburg Farmers Market has announced their 5th Annual Tomato Fest — a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of all things tomato, taking place Saturday, August 2, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Turner Pavilion in downtown Harrisonburg.

Local
1 year ago
“Doris Mae” WWII TBM bomber turns 80 with big celebration in Culpeper

The date is exactly 80 years to the day – August 2, 1945 – since Doris Mae rolled off the assembly line and was accepted into service by the U.S. Marine Corps the following day.

Mugshot of Derek Bailey
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Waynesboro man charged for allegedly hitting person with vehicle

Waynesboro Police say officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 13th Street and Market Avenue on Saturday, July 19, at around 7:30 in the evening.

A large lightning bolt strikes in a purple cloudy sky.
Weather
1 year ago
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued until 4pm

At 3:10 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Broadway to near Bridgewater to near Staunton, moving southeast at 15 mph.

A broad-winged hawk perched on a branch.
Local
1 year ago
Broad-winged Hawk released from Wildlife Center of Virginia

On August 14, 2024, the Wildlife Center of Virginia admitted a juvenile Broad-winged Hawk from Bedford County after it was struck by a vehicle. Now, one year later, that hawk has finally returned to the wild.

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
What is the law on child restraints in Virginia? | Rocktown Now Crime Report

Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson reviews crime numbers for the last 6 weeks, discusses inmate volunteer programs, and answers the question what is the law on child restraints in Virginia.

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Community
1 year ago
Arts Council of the Valley announces August “First Fridays of the Valley” events

Arts Council of the Valley has shared its August First Fridays of the Valley lineup, kicking off the month with arts fun at 21 venues throughout the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.

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