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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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Community
1 year ago
Staunton City Schools jumps to 35th place in state SOL rankings

The division is now ranked 35th out of 131 school divisions in the state, moving up 70 places in seven years, according to the latest SOL data released by the Virginia Department of Education.

Up close of Lucy the possum.
Local
1 year ago
Wildlife Center welcomes new animal ambassador

The Wildlife Center of Virginia has a new face on its animal ambassador team—Lucy the Virginia Opossum!

Bridgewater College logo
Community
1 year ago
Bridgewater College welcomes over 500 new students for Fall semester

Bridgewater College welcomed more than 500 new students to campus this fall that were able to take advantage of BC’s tuition transparency initiative.

Financial Expert
1 year ago
How to prepare for Medicare open enrollment

Every year, Medicare open enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7. This is the period when individuals can make changes to their Medicare plans. Preparing ahead can make the process smoother.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
1 year ago
Traffic and road delays for the week of September 8, 2025

Traffic and road delays in the Shenandoah Valley for the week of September 8, 2025.

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Agriculture
1 year ago
Hunters headed back into the woods reminded of the ABC’s of tree stand safety

RICHMOND, VA (Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources) – September is National Tree Stand Safety […]

A photo of a blue light on top of a police vehicle.
Local
1 year ago
Waynesboro woman faces charges for allegedly setting her house on fire

Waynesboro Police say that on Wednesday, September 3, at approximately 11:30pm, they responded to a welfare check for a resident in the 900 block of 4th Street who had allegedly made threats to set her residence on fire.

The movie poster for The Hitchhiker Effect featuring a man and woman looking afraid and a UFO saucer behind them in the sky.
Entertainment
1 year ago
Free admission to see paranormal film shot in Woodstock

Two free public screenings of “The Hitchhiker Effect,” a feature film shot in Woodstock, will be presented on Friday, Oct. 3, at 9 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. in the historic Community Theatre in Woodstock.

Local
1 year ago
Road work on South Main Street in Harrisonburg begins Monday

Harrisonburg Public Works will be conducting road work on Monday, September 8 thought Wednesday, September 10 on South Main Street.

A child in a hospital bed with a stuffed animal and tablet, smiling with a nurse.
Non-Profit Spotlight
1 year ago
A home away from home: How Ronald McDonald House Charities Charlottesville supports families in need | McSpotlight

RMHC Charlottesville is a local nonprofit devoted to keeping families close in their most challenging moments—offering lodging, meals, support, and community. Families receive affordable, comfortable accommodations near UVA Medical Center, along with meals and shuttle service.

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