Jolie Sherman is a reporter for NBC Connecticut. She can be seen Wednesday through Friday in the mornings.
Jolie is a passionate reporter and works to inform her viewers in an engaging and memorable way.
She began her career in news at the start of the pandemic. Her first job was in Burlington, Vermont in June 2020. There, she reported heavily on the coronavirus, informing viewers about state and local guidance, cases, vaccine access, economic impact and inspiring stories of survival.
One of the most memorable moments of her career was speaking with White House Coronavirus Officials Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx who visited Vermont for having the lowest infection rate in the country. She also covered most senior Senator Patrick Leahy’s retirement announcement and reported on a Jewish-Ukrainian family’s story of escape days after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Jolie graduated from Illinois State University in May 2020. That is where she competed on a nationally recognized speech and debate team.
When she is not reporting, Jolie loves catching up with her big family. She was born and raised in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and is the youngest of five children, including her twin brother (who is only three minutes older). She also enjoys working out, taking in the sights, and calling Connecticut her home!
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Kosher supermarket in West Hartford is busy preparing for Passover
At Crown Market in West Hartford, Passover means stocking the shelves with food that is kosher to eat during holiday. But it doesn’t stop there. It also means making sure the store’s kitchen, including the utensils, countertops and equipment are kosher for Passover as well. “It’s a pretty, a pretty intense holiday,” store owner Debbie Raviv said. Raviv and...
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Dozens buy Powerball and Mega Millions tickets at Cheshire convenience store
Many have their mind on the Powerball and Mega Millions, especially customers who went to One-Stop Convenience Store in Cheshire. Joan Hickey said she doesn’t play these games too often, but she’ll sometimes make exceptions. “Only when the money gets higher,” Hickey said. Monday night’s Powerball jackpot was $800 million – an estimated cash value of $384.8 million. “It’s...
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Students camp outside Gampel to see UConn Women play first round of March Madness
In Storrs, March Madness means several things. On Saturday, it meant supporting the UConn Women at their First Round NCAA Tournament game. “I am feeling very excited. Hyped up,” said Sam Perrottelli, a master’s student at UConn. And it didn’t matter that the game started at 1 p.m. Some students got to Gampel Pavilion well before tip-off, braving the...
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Hamden High School students learn about forensic science in a fun and engaging way
Some students from Hamden High School experienced a hands-on science lesson at Quinnipiac University. On Friday, they stepped into the role of a forensics detective as they examined blood spatter and bones. “I hope they get the joy and love of figuring out problems,” said physics instructor Nicole Granucci. Granucci taught the class on how physics plays a huge role…
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School meal debt surges in schools across the state
It’s a problem on many schools’ plates right now: soaring school meal debt. “Nationwide, more than 90% of school districts that have to charge for meals are reporting challenges with unpaid meal debt,” Diane Pratt-Heavner, spokesperson for the School Nutrition Association, said. Heavner said that when families are unable to pay for their child’s meals, school districts are left...
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Thousands come to Hartford to see some of their favorite celebrities at 90s Con
Do you want to go back to a simpler time…like maybe the 90s? If so, you should check out 90s Con in Hartford this weekend. It’s a convention that celebrates the iconic tv shows and stars of that decade. The 90s fans got in line early Saturday morning to enjoy a little blast from the past. More than 50...
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State tranquilizes bear in Bristol neighborhood to replace GPS collar
Those who live near Vanderbilt Road and Fairfield Street in Bristol say it’s pretty normal to see bears around. “They are our friends, they come every year. I’ve been here almost five years,” Jessica Duque, of Bristol, said. Duque said just three days after moving to the neighborhood, she spotted five bears in her front yard. So, it wasn’t...
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15-story building in Hartford getting covered with more graffiti
If you’re driving on I-84 in Harford, you’ll notice graffiti riddled across the top of a 15-story office building. “I would say it is kind of any eyesore,” said Robyn Rosario, of Tolland. “I was just kind of taken aback because I’ve passed that building many times, and I’ve never seen that before.” Rosario says she noticed on it...
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Vegan food joint in Hartford advocates for the community
When you visit ZoJu Foods in Hartford, you’ll find Anthony Solano in the kitchen. “Yeah, my role is chef and owner, which is still a new title I’m trying to acclimate to.” It’s a brand-new role for Solano, who opened his business just five months ago inside the CREC building on Charter Oak Avenue. The former film and acting...
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Tens of thousands of people enjoy the 52nd annual Hartford St. Patrick's Day parade
It was all things green in Hartford on Saturday as thousands of people came out to the city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. The 52nd annual Hartford St. Patrick’s Day parade was loaded with culture and spirit. “This is the gold. These are my beer-drinking glasses. My earmuffs, it’s cold. Gotta have them on,” said John Diaz, of Berlin. Tens...