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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.

Up-close of a wood turtle. A dark shell and an orange underside.
Local
1 year ago
Wildlife Center rescues rare Wood Turtle in Rockingham County

On August 29, 2024, the Wildlife Center admitted a rare and seldom-seen patient: a Wood Turtle. Now, nine months later, that Wood Turtle has made its long-awaited return to the wild.

The Old Rag main parking lot with orange cones outlining the biggest ruts in the concrete.
Local
1 year ago
Some Shenandoah National Park trails and roads remain closed after storm damage

Crews at Shenandoah National Park are continuing to cleanup and evaluate trails for damage and high-water hazards following last week’s severe storm damage.

Photo of Scott Wayne Fitzgerald
Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Missing man on Shenandoah Mountain safely located

Sheriff Donald Smith says there is a heavy police presence at The Confederate Breast Works, where they found the car of 33-year-old Scott Wayne Fitzgerald.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
1 year ago
Traffic delays for the week of May 19, 2025 | Rocktown Now Road Report

Road work that could affect drivers in the Shenandoah Valley for the week of May 19.

Local
1 year ago
VDOT lifts lane closures for Memorial Day Weekend

VDOT will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting temporary lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Friday, May 23 until noon on Tuesday, May 27.

An overview of the inside of the Atlantic Union Bank Center with grads sitting on chairs on the floor and the stands full of people.
Community
1 year ago
Over 4,000 students part of JMU’s 2025 Spring Commencement

4,084 undergraduates walked the stage this weekend at James Madison University to receive their diplomas.

water dripping frozen pipes
Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Harrisonburg officials declare local emergency due to water treatment issues

Harrisonburg officials are meeting today at noon to considering declaring a local emergency while the city remains in a mandatory water conservation after severe storms impacted the water treatment plant earlier this week.

Two firefighters put out a car fire.
Community
1 year ago
Harrisonburg Firefighters Foundation launching “100 Club” to support first responders

The Harrisonburg Professional Firefighters Foundation, established to support local firefighters and first responders in times of need, is launching a new initiative, The 100 Club.

A black pit bull, a grey cat, and a tortie cat.
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Diesel, Peaches, and Louise | RHPSCA Pets of the Week

Meet Diesel, Peaches, and Louise, the RHSPCA Pets of the Week sponsored by Bob Wade Subaru.

Mugshot of James McClaugherty
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Waynesboro man charged for alleged commercial burglaries and larcenies

A Waynesboro man has been arrested for alleged involvement in several commercial burglaries and associated larcenies.

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