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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 the Virginia Opossum
Local
1 year ago
Severely injured Virginia Opossum makes full recovery at Wildlife Center of Virginia

The Wildlife Center admitted a Virginia Opossum that had been found injured on the side of the road in Rockbridge County

Forest trees landscape.
Agriculture
1 year ago
Senators Kaine and Warner introduce bills to protect wildlife in Rockingham and Augusta Counties

Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have introduced the Shenandoah Mountain Act and Virginia Wilderness Act to protect wilderness in Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, and Bath counties.

Karen Grady receives a plaque from Governor Glenn Youngkin and staff.
Community
1 year ago
Staunton Elementary School teacher named Teacher of the Year

First grade teacher, Karen Grady, at Ware Elementary School in Staunton has been named Teacher of the Year for Region 5.

Closeup of road
Local
1 year ago
Final round of continuous single lane closures on I-81 in Shenandoah County starts Sunday

VDOT will continue bridge deck rehabilitation work on the southbound bridge over the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, just south of exit 269 near Shenandoah Caverns, and north of New Market this weekend.

Rockingham County Public Schools logo
Community
1 year ago
RCPS to dedicate historical marker to honor Virginian Civil Rights Pioneers

Rockingham County Public Schools, Rocktown History, and the Moton Museum will host an event to honor civil rights pioneers who fought for equal access to public education in Virginia.

A winding Smith Creek.
Community
1 year ago
Harrisonburg accepting comments on Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan

The City of Harrisonburg’s Public Works Department is currently accepting comments on the Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan. The deadline for comments is May 14.

Students learning from a teacher about computers.
Non-Profit Spotlight
1 year ago
Local students honor educators in scholarship program | McSpotlight

For over 20 years, Shenandoah Valley McDonald’s Family Restaurants have asked local high schools to identify qualified seniors to apply for the AP Boxley McDonald’s: Student & Teacher Achievement Award.

A photo of a blue light on top of a police vehicle.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
ACSO responds to public intoxication call, suspect dies in custody

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple calls Monday morning about a Staunton individual which led to him being unresponsive in-custody.

A map with the highlighted area that is part of the Route 42 survey.
Local
1 year ago
VDOT seeking input on Route 42 planning study in Harrisonburg

VDOT is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential solutions on Route 42 (Virginia Avenue) between Gay Street and the Harrisonburg city limit.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
1 year ago
Traffic delays for the week of May 5, 2025 | Rocktown Now Road Report

Road work and construction that could affect traffic in the Shenandoah Valley.

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