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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Two hospitalized, 23 people displaced after apartment fire in Hartford
An apartment fire in Hartford forced more than 20 people out of their homes Monday night and two people were taken to the hospital. In total, 23 people are displaced. The Hartford Fire Department said that included 21 adults and two kids who now have to find another place to live for the time being. Firefighters were dispatched to Wethersfield…
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Where to eat in New Haven during National Pizza Week
It’s National Pizza Week! If you’ve lived in Connecticut a while, you know our state is very proud of its “ah-beets.” Last year, Gov. Ned Lamont declared New Haven the Pizza Capital of the Country. Those we spoke to on Monday say they enjoy a nice slice in New Haven. “Sally’s Pizza is very popular! They have awesome pizza,”...
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Habitat for Humanity groups in CT reflect on former President Jimmy Carter's impact
As the world mourns the loss of former President Jimmy Carter, members of Habitat for Humanity in our state say his passing weighs heavy on their hearts. Carter and his wife were heavily involved in this organization. For 35 years, they built homes in the U.S. and overseas for people in need, putting the organization on the map. From 1984…
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Dozens of middle schoolers show off skills at robotics competition in Hamden
It was a busy day at Quinnipiac University in Hamden on Saturday where more than 30 middle school teams showed off their skills at a big robotics tournament. The students were in fifth through eighth grade from Connecticut and New York. They competed in Connecticut STEM Academy’s 2025 VEX Robotics Competition. The students came with their robots and went head-to-head…
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Farm in Suffield collects Christmas trees to feed their alpacas
If you’re someone who takes their Christmas tree down as soon as the holidays are over, you can bring them to Roaring Acres Alpacas in Suffield. Why? Because it’s food or the alpacas. “It’s a great way to support your local farm and also get rid of your Christmas trees in a sustainable way,” said Alison Minch, owner of Roaring...
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Expect busy travel days this weekend, Monday
Whether you’re re-packing those suitcases to head home or just getting your things together now for a vacation, the holiday travel rush on the road and in the air is on. “We flew in on the 23rd really early. Way too early,” said Chase Blackstone, before catching his return flight at Bradley International Airport. After spending Christmas in Connecticut, Blackstone was heading back...
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New Britain church feeds hundreds of people on Christmas Day
Members of South Church in New Britain were busy whipping up a delicious meal for their community. “I’m making potatoes, mixing some mashed potatoes,” said Kenneth Drake, who has been volunteering at this event for last six or seven years. The church has been feeding families on Christmas Day since 1971. “Yams, green beans, ham, and raisin sauce. Don’t forget...
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Running groups raise money to repair CT's hiking trails impacted by brushfires and floods
On Sunday, over 100 people came out to run or walk at least one mile at YMCA’s Camp Sloper in Southington. “I thought this was a good chance to pull all the trail running community organizations together, and this is the result today,” said Michael Lo Presti. Lo Presti is the president and founder of the running club Connecticut Trailmixers….
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State focuses on wrong-way driving ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
More than 800,000 people from Connecticut will go somewhere for the Thanksgiving holiday, AAA is projecting. Of those travelers, almost 90 percent will be driving to their destinations. This has the state thinking about our roads, particularly wrong-way driving. Josh Morgan, with the Connecticut Department of Transportation, said it happens almost every weekend, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. He…
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Suspects connected to South American Theft Group face judge in Connecticut
Two people believed to be connected to the South American Theft Group appeared in court on Thursday. Misael De Colina Palomino, 32, and Alexandria Bravo Valencia, 27, are accused of attempting to break into homes in Farmington and Avon back in May. Lt. John Schmalberger with the Avon Police Department said a traffic stop led to their arrest in Georgia…
