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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.

A photo of Ronald Lee Mitchell.
Local
1 year ago
Augusta County man found safe

68-year-old Ronald Lee Mitchell is a white male, is 5’6″ in height, and weighs 135 pounds. He is bald and has brown eyes. He also goes by “Ronnie”.

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Trespassing someone from your property | Rocktown Now Crime Report

Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson answers the question “how do I trespass someone from my property?”

A person with tongs over a grill turning meat.
Lifestyle
1 year ago
Ensure a ‘clean grill of health’ when cooking outdoors

As barbecue season heats up ahead of Memorial Day, consider incorporating grill cleaning and maintenance methods into those standard safety practices

A close up of an open sign on a door.
Community
1 year ago
Shenandoah County celebrates National Small Business Week with free events to help local businesses

Shenandoah County will be celebrating National Small Business Week from May 5-9 with free workshops, networking opportunities, and expert-led sessions to help businesses owners grow and succeed.

All of the nominees for the Harrisonburg Dog Mayor election.
Community
1 year ago
Harrisonburg hosting first Dog Mayor Election

Voting is open now and will close on May 31.

Multiple flags flying half-staff on flag poles.
Local
1 year ago
Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day

All United States of America flags and Commonwealth of Virginia flags should be lowered at sunrise on Sunday, May 4 and remain at half-staff until sunset.

A construction worker lays pavement on a road.
Local
1 year ago
I-81 construction in Shenandoah County to cause major delays

Construction along I-81 near exit 269 in Shenandoah County is expected to cause traffic congestion starting this weekend.

A photo looking at the outside of the Eavers Property. A white building with a red roof.
Community
1 year ago
Staunton City Schools purchases former Eavers Property for New Operations Center

Staunton City Schools has purchased the former Guy C. Eavers Excavating Corp. property to consolidate departments and streamline operations.

A Sheetz wrapped Jeep truck in front of the new Sheetz building in Mount Crawford with a crowd.
Local
1 year ago
Sheetz opens in Mount Crawford

The new gas station and convenience store is located just off Interstate 81 at exit 240 and presented two different $2500 checks to local partners.

Police Lights
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
JMU professor arrested for alleged child porn possession

According to online records, JMU Associate Professor of Latin American and Caribbean studies, William Chisholm Van Norman of Charlottesville was arrested Tuesday and with one count Possession of Child Pornography and two counts of Second or Subsequent Violation of Possession of Child Pornography.

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