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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.

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Local
1 month ago
Daylight Savings Time could end in Virginia

The Senate passed a measure Monday that will end the commonwealth’s observance of daylight savings time in Virginia; it now moves over to the House.

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Entertainment
1 month ago
Court Square Theater performances return with “The Little Mermaid Jr.” on Thursday

“The Little Mermaid Jr.” will premiere Thursday, February 19 at Court Square Theater.

Ifeatu Udokwu, Laine Anthony, Madison Lizarraga, and Isaac Plange holding a plaque and trophy.
Community
1 month ago
Bridgewater College wins VFIC Applied Ethics Bowl

For the first time since 2003, Bridgewater College won the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) Applied Ethics Bowl competition, besting 15 teams from colleges across Virginia.

Local
1 month ago
Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appeal

Virginia voters will get to cast ballots on a congressional redistricting plan benefiting Democrats while a court battle plays out over the legality of the effort.

A bird's eye view of North Mason Street in Harrisonburg.
Community
1 month ago
Community invited to share feedback on North Mason Street study

Harrisonburg Public Works is inviting community members to learn more about the ongoing North Mason Street study during an upcoming open house focused on potential safety and streetscape improvements along the corridor.

Mountains at sunrise.
Local
1 month ago
Spanberger announces grants to restore Brownfield sites, including Waynesboro and New Market

Governor Abigail Spanberger has announced that eight Virginia localities will receive nearly 1.6 million dollars in Site Remediation Grants from the Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund.

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Local
1 month ago
Virginia Senate and House pass legislation for raising minimum wage to $15

Both the Virginia Senate and House passed a measure that will raise the minimum wage to 15 dollars an hour by January 1st of 2028.

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Community
1 month ago
Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community announces new culinary partnership with Forefront

VMRC will be partnering with ForeFront to elevate dining experiences for residents, visitors, and staff.

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Local
1 month ago
Silver haired bat admitted to Wildlife Center of Virginia

On February 1, an adult Silver-haired Bat was admitted to the Wildlife Center of Virginia after a homeowner discovered her grounded and exposed on a snow-covered porch in Albemarle County.

A photo of Samuel Kamden.
Local
1 month ago
UPDATE: ACSO locates missing Waynesboro man

UPDATE: Authorities have safely located Samuel Kamden.

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