Olivia Dols
Jacksonville Bureau Chief/MMJ
Olivia Dols joined the WITN team in May 2023 as the Jacksonville Bureau Chief/MMJ.
Olivia was born and raised in Tampa, FL, and yes, it really is the place where people vacation!
She received her bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Journalism from Lynn University in Boca Raton. After graduation, Olivia decided to continue her education at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. She graduated with a Master of Mass Communication in December 2022.
When Olivia is not chasing a story, you can find her soaking up the sun, reading a book, or going on a new adventure. She is excited to explore Eastern North Carolina and tell the stories within the Jacksonville community!
Students gathered in the auditorium to welcome a new partnership with MAG-26.
Christopher Harris is facing murder and first-degree arson charges for a mobile home fire Sunday.
Zack Mills moved on to the next round of the USA Mullet Championship 2023 because of his luscious locks.
Dorothy McCoy’s body was found in a bedroom of the home on Hobbs Road outside of Cove City.
USO of North Carolina helps military families, and wants to bring the community together.
Rip current risks are high this week from the impact of Hurricane Lee in the Atlantic Ocean.
Auto shop brings the community together in a different way than other shops in the Jacksonville area.
Retired military and Jacksonville residents share how they found out about the news and what it means for the United States
The Duplin County Detention Center is located in Kenansville.
Hurricane season is underway, and officials suggest people get prepared as we near the peak of the season.
A town official says the search for the missing teenage boy has turned into a recovery effort.
One student was shot in the leg after a shooting happened across the street from White Oak High School on Tuesday
People prepare for the long holiday weekend after Tropical Storm Idalia hit the coast on Thursday.
Hurricane Idalia will impact the coast of North Carolina the most with flooding and isolated tornadoes.
The HVAC unit for the women's block has been broken for six days, and the men's block broke down Sunday morning.
Tourists, residents, and emergency management officials prepare for storms on Wednesday.
Friday morning's ceremony remembered the first African Americans who enlisted in the Marine Corps during World War ll
Jay Davis started a petition with over 1,000 signatures to preserve the Katherine Davis Park dedicated to his grandmother.
The academic school year is almost underway, which is why experts suggest ways for parents to pack lunches filled with healthy and nutritious foods.
Hurricane season is at it's peak, experts recommend to people to be prepared and check weather conditions.
Students from Dixon High School will be responsible to move to Southwest High School for the 2024-2025 school year because of overcrowding.
Onslow County Schools hosted a ceremony to start construction for Woodland Elementary School.
Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce host their annual luncheon to celebrate public safety professionals.
The Give Back Careers program takes place nationwide and came to Onslow County in February 2022.
Extreme heat took place over the last few weeks in the region, which means air conditioning systems have been working hard.
A drought in the early stages are throughout parts of Onslow County, Lenoir County, Craven County, Jones County, and Duplin County.
The Larger Scale Exercise 2023 brings the Navy and Marines together to work on communication when it comes to aircrafts.
Following storms mid afternoon on Thursday, surfers catch waves safely.
Students receive a new backpack, school supplies, shoes, and a haircut to ring in the new school year.
Veterans do not need to finish the application by today, but they do need to register for an intent to file.
Thursday will be the one year mark after President Biden signed the PACT Act into law.
Captain Denis Cox retires after 41 years of serving the United States.
Heath died in August 2021 while serving as a sheriff in Jones County for 11 years.
The drawing tonight is the 7th largest in U.S. history at a total of $1.05 billion.
Vibrio is a bacteria that is active in warm sea water during the late summer and early fall months.
Researchers say that the effect could help regulate global weather patterns.
Traffic backed up as far as Sneads Ferry while crews worked to clear the power lines from the roadway
Gas prices at some stations in Eastern Carolina increase, but New Bern remains the lowest.
Onslow County Manager Sharon Griffin's last day will be October 6th.
Seniors and those in need in Onslow County have the opportunity for a free fan ahead of a record-breaking summer.
Josh Stein will be there to learn more about the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s efforts in the east.
Over the summer time, Eastern North Carolina beaches are packed with families, friends, and locals.
Officials say bystanders were performing CPR when rescue crews arrived.
Ridge was part of the Onslow County education system for 56 years, and spent 23 years at Richlands High School as a teacher, coach and administrator.
The program has children from ages 9 to 17 to learn more about the everyday life of a lifeguard.
The program is a place for children and adults to learn responsibility, have a routine, and be around people who they connect with.
Onslow County Public Library is one of the only ones that have a metal detector, which visitors are required to use.
Visitors can enjoy live music, food trucks, amusement park rides, and fireworks.
