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.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:50 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
The structure of election boards could be soon altered
Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:45 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Tension filled the Martin County commissioners meeting Wednesday night
Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:26 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Husband and wife, who lost their lives in Beaufort County house fire, mourned
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 11:40 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Funds from the American Rescue Plan will be allocated to three Pitt County projects, thanks to board of commissioners
Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 1:29 AM EDT
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People in New Bern are "prepared for whatever comes" as Tropical Storm Ophelia inches closer
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 12:06 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team and Jaylen Holloway
Martin County deputies say an explosion and fire at the camper happened within hours of each other.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:09 AM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
The Pitt County Fair is back and better than ever this year, as new increased security measures are in place
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 10:44 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
People in Kinston can stop commuting to nearby cities for their DMV needs
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 10:24 AM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Mass balloon releases may no longer be allowed soon in Greenville, but city councilmembers want to hold off before officially banning the ceremonial event.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 10:40 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Mac "Bear" Hodges continues to be remembered and honored in Washington, as a bear statue has now been dedicated in his memory
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 11:43 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Many went to Tuesday night's Morehead City Council meeting, hoping to preserve Katherine Davis Park but were left disappointed once again
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 11:41 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
State Sen. Kandie Smith and Rep. Gloristine Brown express displeasures with the current state of the General Assembly at community town hall
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 12:18 AM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
The Cape Lookout National Seashore Visitor Information Center won't be open much longer. Ferry transportation could be next to close.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 11:42 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
The Martin County community isn't giving up on its beloved hospital despite its recent closure
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 8:02 AM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Parents in Onslow County, are calling for better school safety measures after last week's shooting across from White Oak High School
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 10:34 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
The Pitt County Fair will look a lot different this year, as several new safety measures will be in place
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 1:16 AM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Surf City eagering safety on the beach and roads as Idalia moves closer
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 3:46 AM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Businesses and electric cooperatives in the east, get ready for Hurricane Idalia's potential impacts
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 11:43 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Two young mothers in the east, hope they can be a voice for many regarding mold issues at an apartment complex
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 10:41 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Republican lawmakers are expected to override Governor Roy Cooper's controversial election bill veto
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 10:38 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Safety is on the mind of the Pitt County School system this year, as students are set to return next week
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 1:42 AM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Stopping gang activity and other crimes in the city was the task Kinston's police chief laid out for several officers back in December
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 11:41 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Martin County Commissioners continue to take steps toward getting Martin General Hospital back open and operating again
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 11:41 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Businesses welcoming ECU students and their families as the Pirates move-in
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 10:42 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Experts urge people in poor and vulnerable communities to better prepare for hurricanes
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 11:45 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Family speaks after man was hit and killed while riding dirt bike in Goldsboro
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 1:19 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
A popular beach town is mourning the tragic deaths of three people killed in an early Friday morning house fire
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 11:39 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
A popular beach town is mourning the tragic deaths of three people killed in an early Friday morning house fire
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 11:15 PM EDT
|By WITN Web Team and Jaylen Holloway
Martin General Hospital closed suddenly on August 2nd, leaving the county with no operating hospital or emergency facility.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
The shocking shutdown of Martin General Hospital had many still looking for answers at Wednesday's county commissioner's meeting
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 11:49 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Mold and other disturbing living conditions are a part of everyday life for some residents at an apartment complex in Washington
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 10:35 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team and Jaylen Holloway
The fire was reported around 4:45 p.m. and multiple fire departments were called to the scene off Allen Road.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 at 12:58 AM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway and WITN Web Team
Dozens made their way to Barnes Plaza as they all signed a lengthy petition.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 at 12:54 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team and Jaylen Holloway
No one has been arrested yet for the murder.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 12:24 AM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Greenville businesses and restaurants will be flooded with large crowds for the next week as the Little League Softball World Series begins Sunday
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 12:15 AM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Kinston was among cities across the country that hosted National Nights Out.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 1:02 AM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
A mother of three in Washington is considering moving out of her apartment as mold continues to grow inside.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 11:40 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
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
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 11:40 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
As extremely high temperatures creep closer heading into the weekend, people vow to beat the heat by any means
Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 11:43 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
The spotlight is once again on young athletes' heart health, after incoming USC basketball star Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest Monday
Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 11:40 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Portertown Road roundabout in Greenville will no longer be full of potholes and low spots, thanks to NCDOT improvements
Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 11:41 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Top lottery games' jackpots are both over half-a-billion-dollars this weekend.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 11:43 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
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.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 11:41 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
People from all around the east pop into Greenville, for summertime fun at monthly vendor based market
Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 11:43 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Two young brothers in the east are remembered by their family as beacons of hope and faith
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 11:41 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
School board votes to help fund community pool
Updated: Jul. 8, 2023 at 1:38 AM EDT
|By WITN Web Team and Jaylen Holloway
Businesses in one popular shopping center are still closed, due to severe damage left behind by an EF-1 tornado in late June.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2023 at 11:41 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
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
Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 8:35 AM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
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