Jaylen Holloway
Reporter/MMJ
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Jaylen Holloway was born and raised in Opelika, Alabama. He is a 2019 graduate of Opelika High School.
Jaylen comes to WITN from the University of Alabama, where he graduated with a degree in News Media with a Sports Concertation. During his time at the University of Alabama, Jaylen excelled academically. He graduated with his bachelor's degree in three years and finished at the top of his graduating class.
Jaylen's passion is in sports, but he understands the importance of local news as well. Jaylen is super humbled to be apart of the WITN family and can't wait to tell news/sports stories within the Greenville community.
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Gambling experts fear for what's to come in the Tar Heel State as legalized sports gambling bill makes its way to Governor Roy Cooper
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Pitt County Board of Commissioners don't budge on Sheriff Paula Dance's pay raise request for her staff
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As many as 50 seniors say they won't be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies
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Beaufort County deputies say Jason Schutt is in custody
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The paramedic has since been released from the hospital and is recovering at home.
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A military nonprofit has been displaced from their storage center, however its leaning on the memory of a fallen solider this Memorial Day for motivation
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The accident happened around 3:30 p.m. on Pauls Path Road and Ben Dail Road, between Kinston and La Grange.
The accident happened around 3:30 p.m. on Pauls Path Road and Ben Dail Road, between Kinston and La Grange.
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It was a long moving process, however the Historic Tisdale House in New Bern now officially has a new address
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Some Pitt County high school students are one step closer to working in their desired career field after signing with local trades
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As you start to spend more time outside, experts are reminding you to keep an eye out for spotted lanternflies.
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West African lottery winner has spent almost the last decade playing, but his reasons for wanting the money will certainly pull at your heartstrings
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One of the state's most prominent high school football programs is at odds with a school board about its team's future head coach
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Some of Greenville's busiest streets were quite as a mouse, as local cyclists took part in the worldwide Ride of Silence
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The Senate vote was 30-20, the House followed up shortly before 9pm with its own vote of 72-48.
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Several people who've had previous run ins with the law for drug use, recognized for their continued sobriety journey
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93-year-old elderly woman is a living testimony after she was rescued from burning house by her next-door neighbor in Pitt County
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Get the bases ready at Guy Smith Stadium because they'll be loaded next year with Coastal Plain League baseball players
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Hail from Tuesday has decimated a strawberry crop
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A family in Vanceboro is left trying to pick up the pieces after severe storms damaged their mobile home Tuesday night
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For the first time in three fiscal years, the city of Greenville's proposed budget isn't impacted by the pandemic
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The grills are prepped, and this year's teams are ready for the 42nd annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse hog cook-off
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People in Washington can now carry a desired adult beverage while shopping at their favorite clothing store, thanks to a new social district
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Weeks of controversy about the future of J.T. Barber Elementary School were put in the rearview after the school board unanimously voted for it to remain K5
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After issuing people $2.00 parking tickets for nearly half a century, the city of Kinston has now made a drastic increase in fines
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Michael Jenkins Jr. was honored Monday night
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Heavy rain sends people home early from Farmville Dogwood Festival
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Fire officials provided people in Craven County with much-needed answers at the first Great Lakes Fire public meeting.
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The parking ticket saga continues at the Grifton Mission Ministries food distribution center lot, town says the food bank asked for no parking signs
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“We’re not ready to pick a decision for the Pepsi location,” said Jeffrey Odham, New Bern Mayor
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The Craven County Board of Education voted to pause making any decision on changing J.T. Barber Elementary School
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Carter says he’s never seen that much smoke from a fire in his entire life
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Cities and towns along the way from Raleigh to Morehead City honored Gore
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Family members grieve the death of man severely injured in Pitt County horse barn fire a week ago
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Drag shows have been considered a staple when it comes to freedom of expression, however, Republican lawmakers are looking to end that with a new proposed bill
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Pamlico County residents stood in unity outside the courthouse Monday night, to voice concerns about the school board potentially changing to partisan
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Friday morning the Packs For Patriots non-profit walked into something that was heartbreaking.
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People in Goldsboro locked arms and marched during a prayer vigil Thursday following a shooting that police say left a 15-year-old girl dead
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Pepsi is hoping to create more history in New Bern after the Board of Aldermen unanimously voted in favor of a grant for the first ever Pepsi Muesum
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After the fourth homicide this year and third in the last week, Bertie County Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin addressed safety concerns
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Many in Bertie County say it's been a trying week as two murders happened
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Down East Wood Ducks baseball is back, which means more revenue for Kinston and its local businesses
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After decades of being unheard, Camp Lejeune victims and their families reached a huge milestone in federal court Wednesday afternoon
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Mother of kindergartner says teacher has been physically harming her son
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Proper animal care at local shelter was the topic of discussion during Monday night's Craven County Commissioners meeting
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Staff Sgt. Caleb Gore attended West Carteret High School and was a 2015 graduate.
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Various cultures were on full display at the second annual Pactolus Global Festival Thursday night
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The fire started last week when a debris burn on private land jumped containment.
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Dr. Silvernail sent a notice of resignation letter
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Legalized mobile and online sports betting is on the table once again as the House is set to make final vote Wednesday
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