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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.

Members of the Harrisonburg community sit in council chambers while observing a speaker.
Community
1 year ago
Applications open for Harrisonburg Citizen Academy

The 14-week program, held one night each week from Aug. 21 to mid-November, allows participants to visit City of Harrisonburg departments and some partner organizations to learn about the services, programs and events available to community members.

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.

RHSPCA logo
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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