Jacyn Abbott
Anchor/MMJ
Greenville, NC
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Her name is pronounced, "Jason." Yes, like the boy! She's named after her father Jason Abbott. Jacyn's Mom loved her Dad so much that she needed two of them in her life.
Her news career with WITN started in September of 2022, and she is so excited to be working for the people of eastern North Carolina.
Jacyn grew up in Tennessee but lived outside Raleigh, North Carolina for a short period of her life. Part of her family still resides in the suburbs of Raleigh, so you might see her with them at the East Carolina University Football games.
After graduating high school in 2018, she moved further south and attended The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. There, she pursued a bachelor's degree in News Media.
Jacyn loves going on adventures, food sports, traveling, and everything else that comes with life. If you see her on the go, she probably has a fun purse attached to her hip and a coffee in hand.
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Olaf and his siblings, Anna and Elisa, were found as abandoned strays.
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Meet Gladys Winfield, a Pre-K teacher at Northeast Elementary School in Beaufort County.
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Born and raised in Beaufort County, Jones says she loves that she had the opportunity to return home to the place that raised her.
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His foster family says he is a born leader and ready to play. However, despite his calling to explore and play, Ezra is a lover first.
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Harrison has been an Eastern Carolina teacher for almost a decade. Her nomination says her positive attitude, love for her career, and care for students shows in her classroom.
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The five-year-old was recently left on the front porch of Animal Care of Greenville, but that has not let that deter him from begging for pets and cuddles from anyone in view.
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Lenoir Community College Culinary Arts Department Head shares three easy recipes ahead of the tailgating season: braised short ribs, pizza dip, and lettuce wraps.
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On August 30, 2020, a man was hit by a vehicle on Bear Grass Road, and the driver never stopped.
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Tina Lewis has been an early education teacher at New Beginnings Childcare in Onslow County for 12 years and has been teaching PreK students for the last six.
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Hoover has been teaching at Southwood Elementary in Kinston for seven years.
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The production is about a group of “waiting” extras, their unique stories, and their journey to being discovered.
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Griffin has been teaching for 15 years and spent the last five years at A.H. Bangert Elementary School in Craven County.
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Today, the Wright Brothers’ invention of the airplane is being used to contain a shape-shifting invasive insect that came into the U.S. at about the same time the brothers were born.
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WITN sat down with Sheriff Paula Dance, as she shares the reason why she agreed to let the cameras in.
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Kimberly McDaniel is an English teacher better known as Mrs. Mac at Terra Ceia Christain School in Patego.
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Mercer teaches 1st grade at Eastern Elementary School in Washington.
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The 38th Annual Children's Miracle Network Telethon is this weekend
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Cannon is an automotive instructor at Farmville Central High School with a unique journey to the classroom.
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WITN's teacher of the week has been teaching for over 15 years at Sand Ridge Elementary School.
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Pesce, born and raised in Bertie County, left her home after graduating high school and didn’t return until 2007.
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Periwinkle is in a home with other cats and would do well as a single pet or with other cats and dogs.
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Garner is a Computer Engineering, Programming, and Microsoft Office teacher at J.H. Rose High School.
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Van Wegen is a football coach and teacher at Farmville Central High School.
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The shooting happened early this morning at a mobile home park outside of Grimesland.
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She was born and raised in the Pink Hill community and is thrilled to be teaching at the high school she graduated from.
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She enjoys getting creative in the classroom and implementing as much as possible.
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The Surge Leadership Summit in Greenville is a place for those wanting to learn will strategies and concepts for success.
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A men's ministry group in Washington is benefitting a non-profit substance abuse recovery program in Dare County called "Dare Challenge" with a 5k/10k race. Signup fees and donations will all go towards those completing the program, and the non-profit.
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The Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day Festival is making a comeback this Saturday, March 11.
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We've all heard of fishing to win money, but in Emerald Isle, there's a chance for students to win scholarships toward their college educations.
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This 3-month-old loves a good nap, snuggles, and is very photogenic, however, she still is a puppy.
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Two East Carolina natives are competing Saturday in our state's own version of “American Idol” for the chance to go to Nashville and become an ambassador for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.
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ECU’s Voyages of Discovery presentation with Jason Mott, a bestselling national award-winning North Carolina author that studied at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
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Get to know David Phillippe. He is a 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program candidate from South Lenoir High School.
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Oliver! the Musical features family and talent of all ages in Eastern Carolina non-profit production
Magnolia Arts Center cast for Oliver! the musical includes kids, teens, and adults to recreate the award-winning production.
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A group of minority business owners in Wilmington collaborated to create a resource for those planning a wedding and an event to grow connections within the community.
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This is the first-of-its-kind event in Pitt County that can be used to raise money for various causes.
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ECU’s theatre department has talent in all classes performing, but the majority of leadership roles are held by underclassmen. On ENC at Three, some of the lead talent demonstrated what a simple swing dance looks like.
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The three-day conference will offer a cooking and fitness class, a presentation of projects created by those here in the east, as well as, outreach to our rural areas and veterans.
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A Piece of France Pastry Shop walks through how a croissant, macaroons, and other famous goodies are made. Did you know a croissant takes three days to make?
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Jacyn and Charlie put some "get to know you" questions to the test and had some chocolate goodies.
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This is the second year Greg Parker has taken his 24-hour good long walk.
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Should you get your special someone flowers for Valentine's Day? A poll says 60% of men say they would “love” to receive flowers.
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The plane's unveiling is free and open to the public and will include an open house from 10-11 a.m. and 12-1 p.m., and a short program from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at its hangar at the Elizabeth City Regional Airport.
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The Texas Roadhouse on Greenville Boulevard is home the best line dancing team out of all Texas Roadhouse in the eastern region
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Awaken Coffee will open its doors in April 2023.
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