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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Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:22 PM EDT
|By Dave Jordan and Jaylen Holloway
Social district rules allow people to carry those drinks between Uptown and Dickinson Avenue
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 12:36 PM EDT
|By WITN Web Team and Jaylen Holloway
Deputies say an 11-year-old student at Rose Hill-Magnolia Elementary School made the school threats this past weekend.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 11:44 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Man advocates wheelchair accessibility for those waiting at bus stops
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:57 PM EDT
|By Dave Jordan and Jaylen Holloway
The dead swans have been found around the Entrance Road impoundment
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:15 PM EDT
|By Jaylen Holloway
Rebuilt Dollar General opens following fire last summer
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 11:48 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
Howard University swimming and diving is the only all-Black program on the collegiate level, and the head man in charge is from Kinston
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 9:54 AM EST
|By Dave Jordan and Jaylen Holloway
The accident happened on South Memorial Drive Thursday night.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:41 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
After a number of fires broke out in the east on Tuesday, officials are urging people not to burn anything until conditions improve
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 11:46 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
The family of a dog in Pink Hill are seeking justice after they say their dog Rocky was maliciously shot in the head near their home
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:40 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
Authorities say a naked man was shot and killed a week ago in Wallace, and the victim's family held an emotional vigil Friday night where the shooting happened
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 11:41 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
State lawmakers were in the east for a mental health town hall meeting Thursday night, but focused heavily on the recent Medicaid expansion agreement
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 11:38 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
People came out Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the opening of a new airline hangar at flyExclusive in Kinston
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 11:40 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
ECU legend Terry Holland sadly passed away Sunday at the age of 80, and on Monday longtime Pirates reflected on his legacy
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 11:24 PM EST
|By WITN Web Team and Jaylen Holloway
The U.S. Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy take on each other
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 1:57 PM EST
|By WITN Web Team and Jaylen Holloway
It is the largest economic development project for Onslow County in 40 years.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 11:41 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
People gathered for a prayer vigil in Aulander Wednesday night following a deadly stabbing
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 11:40 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
The level of concern from Beaufort County parents was high Tuesday night
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 11:41 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
People in our state with a bachelor's degree may be able to teach elementary students soon, even if they didn't go to school for education
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 11:42 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
ECU baseball's highly anticipated season opener was postponed Friday due to weather
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 10:23 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
A South Carolina law firm announced Thursday that it filed the first Camp Lejeune class-action lawsuit
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 12:15 AM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
Couples in the east flocked to restaurants Tuesday, for a Valentine's Day meal full of love and connection.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 12:10 AM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
A massive fire continues to burn at an industrial facility in Wayne County, which has some nearby residents concerned.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 12:03 AM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
Heavy security presence could be seen at the Washington County High School game Friday night.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 11:42 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
A panel of state legislators along with people in the east, gathered Thursday night for an important mental health discussion
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 11:49 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
After NC House decided to pass the anti-rioting bill on Wednesday, local business owners expressed how they feel about it.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 11:52 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
A group of first responders gathered Tuesday night for a CPR training course at Stokes Fire Department
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 11:42 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway and WITN Web Team
Beaufort County Board of Commissioners changes prayer structure after backlash from nonprofit group
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 3:55 PM EST
|By WITN Web Team and Jaylen Holloway
Beaufort County deputies say it happened at the BCCC Barber Academy in the Cypress Commons Shopping Center outside of Chocowinity.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 11:41 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
ECU kicks off Black History Month with first-ever art exhibit for students to create pieces that represent black resistance
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:13 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
Kinston resident Robert "Dick" Knight continues to leave his mark on African American music history
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:44 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
An Intergovernmental task force group in Onslow County holds community meeting to address rise in child abuse
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 11:43 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
Weather conditions have been strange in the east this January, causing farmers crops to potentially be at risk of damage.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:46 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
Memphis native Tyre Nichol's tragic death is being felt across the country, especially in Eastern Carolina as activists speak out.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:48 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
ECU's annual science fair for visually impaired students has four participants competing this year
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:42 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
It's been three years since COVID made its way to the U.S. and now the FDA wants to make shots for the virus annual
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 11:44 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
People who drive through a busy roundabout in Greenville say the road is deteriorating, which has raised concerns.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:43 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
Pirate Nation students, faculty, and staff took a cold dip in the pool for the annual Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 11:40 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
Pitt County Habitat for Humanity gifts family of four with a home.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 11:42 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
Former Snow Hill mayor and State Senator Don Davis has shifted focus to new role as Congressman.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 11:45 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
Boys and Girls Club kicks off Annual Black History Month Art Contest early in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 11:01 AM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
No final decision has been made yet on taking away the current 500-foot-ordinance indefinitely.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 5:45 PM EST
|By WITN Web Team and Jaylen Holloway
The Pitt County Medical Examiner’s Office listed the cause of death for Khalil Jefferson as suicide.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 2:41 PM EST
|By WITN Web Team and Jaylen Holloway
Brian Powell was in custody for outstanding warrants for trafficking in opium.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 10:37 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
The former River Bend sergeant disputes the reasons given by the town
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 11:40 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
Greenville business owners and residents came out Monday night to voice concerns about the new Uptown parking fee plan put in place on January 1st.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 3:26 PM EST
|By WITN Web Team and Jaylen Holloway
A search and recovery group’s cadaver dog found human remains around 11:00 a.m. behind Dockside Apartments.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 4:33 PM EST
|By WITN Web Team and Jaylen Holloway
The fire department said there were no working smoke detectors inside the home.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 5:39 PM EST
|By WITN Web Team and Jaylen Holloway
An afternoon storm tore part of the roof off the high school gym in Lenoir County.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 10:21 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway and WITN Web Team
Friday was predicted to have sales topping Black Friday.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 11:40 PM EST
|By Jaylen Holloway
Many people will be cruising the highway at night over the next few days listening to Christmas jams, and should be looking out for animals in the process.