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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ECU doctor and her staff are providing hope with a molecule development that could stop skin cancer cells.
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The structure of election boards could be soon altered
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Tension filled the Martin County commissioners meeting Wednesday night
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Husband and wife, who lost their lives in Beaufort County house fire, mourned
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Funds from the American Rescue Plan will be allocated to three Pitt County projects, thanks to board of commissioners
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People in New Bern are "prepared for whatever comes" as Tropical Storm Ophelia inches closer
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Martin County deputies say an explosion and fire at the camper happened within hours of each other.
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The Pitt County Fair is back and better than ever this year, as new increased security measures are in place
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People in Kinston can stop commuting to nearby cities for their DMV needs
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Mass balloon releases may no longer be allowed soon in Greenville, but city councilmembers want to hold off before officially banning the ceremonial event.
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Mac "Bear" Hodges continues to be remembered and honored in Washington, as a bear statue has now been dedicated in his memory
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Many went to Tuesday night's Morehead City Council meeting, hoping to preserve Katherine Davis Park but were left disappointed once again
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State Sen. Kandie Smith and Rep. Gloristine Brown express displeasures with the current state of the General Assembly at community town hall
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The Cape Lookout National Seashore Visitor Information Center won't be open much longer. Ferry transportation could be next to close.
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The Martin County community isn't giving up on its beloved hospital despite its recent closure
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Parents in Onslow County, are calling for better school safety measures after last week's shooting across from White Oak High School
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The Pitt County Fair will look a lot different this year, as several new safety measures will be in place
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Surf City eagering safety on the beach and roads as Idalia moves closer
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Businesses and electric cooperatives in the east, get ready for Hurricane Idalia's potential impacts
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Two young mothers in the east, hope they can be a voice for many regarding mold issues at an apartment complex
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Republican lawmakers are expected to override Governor Roy Cooper's controversial election bill veto
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Safety is on the mind of the Pitt County School system this year, as students are set to return next week
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Stopping gang activity and other crimes in the city was the task Kinston's police chief laid out for several officers back in December
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Martin County Commissioners continue to take steps toward getting Martin General Hospital back open and operating again
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Businesses welcoming ECU students and their families as the Pirates move-in
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Experts urge people in poor and vulnerable communities to better prepare for hurricanes
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Family speaks after man was hit and killed while riding dirt bike in Goldsboro
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A popular beach town is mourning the tragic deaths of three people killed in an early Friday morning house fire
A popular beach town is mourning the tragic deaths of three people killed in an early Friday morning house fire
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Martin General Hospital closed suddenly on August 2nd, leaving the county with no operating hospital or emergency facility.
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The shocking shutdown of Martin General Hospital had many still looking for answers at Wednesday's county commissioner's meeting
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Mold and other disturbing living conditions are a part of everyday life for some residents at an apartment complex in Washington
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The fire was reported around 4:45 p.m. and multiple fire departments were called to the scene off Allen Road.
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Dozens made their way to Barnes Plaza as they all signed a lengthy petition.
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No one has been arrested yet for the murder.
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Greenville businesses and restaurants will be flooded with large crowds for the next week as the Little League Softball World Series begins Sunday
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Kinston was among cities across the country that hosted National Nights Out.
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A mother of three in Washington is considering moving out of her apartment as mold continues to grow inside.
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It was about having an ice-cold water in one hand and a handheld fan in the other at the Concert on the Common series finale
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As extremely high temperatures creep closer heading into the weekend, people vow to beat the heat by any means
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The spotlight is once again on young athletes' heart health, after incoming USC basketball star Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest Monday
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Portertown Road roundabout in Greenville will no longer be full of potholes and low spots, thanks to NCDOT improvements
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Top lottery games' jackpots are both over half-a-billion-dollars this weekend.
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Senior citizens believe they're being pushed out of Washington's Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center for new museum, officials say they're not uprooting people.
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People from all around the east pop into Greenville, for summertime fun at monthly vendor based market
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Two young brothers in the east are remembered by their family as beacons of hope and faith
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School board votes to help fund community pool
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Businesses in one popular shopping center are still closed, due to severe damage left behind by an EF-1 tornado in late June.
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Planet Fitness gym members in Greenville say they're uneasy about going to work out after police say a man was shot and killed in the parking lot
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A pastor in the east was forced to lean on his faith Wednesday afternoon, as he watched his church's roof burn after power lines fell on top
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