Akilah Davis
I joined the WTVD news team in July of 2017 serving the Fayetteville-Fort Bragg community as Bureau Reporter. In February of 2021, I accepted a new role as WTVD's first Race & Culture Reporter. My focus is covering disparities in marginalized communities. Occasionally, you will find me covering general assignment stories.
My professional journey in North Carolina has been quite a ride. I watched as thousands traveled to Raeford, North Carolina to pay tribute to George Floyd, whose death sparked a global social justice movement. Since then, I've used data to bring stories to life highlighting inequities in housing, education, etc. While in Illinois, I covered the fiscal crisis, heroin epidemic's impact on newborns in Central Illinois and former President Barack Obama's 2012 watch party.
A Chicago native, I received my bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Master's from the University of Illinois at Springfield. I am also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
I am proud to call North Carolina home and remain committed to sharing your stories. You can reach me here or on social media.
Akilah's Stories
Family trying to cope after couple found dead from murder-suicide in Johnston County
The family said they never saw any signs of domestic violence.
Man on way to dialysis dies after driver in stolen car collides with one he's riding in Durham
"He's always been a fighter. Somebody who has just like faced adversities and been able to come through on the other side like a champ."
Controversy continues to simmer over UNC's selection to NCAA tournament field
The selection of the Tar Heels is sending shockwaves across the country as West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey is calling for an investigation into the process.
NC farmer adjusts to challenges after USDA cuts that impacts food banks, schools: 'In disbelief'
The federal government has ended two programs that provided food to schools and food banks by buying it from local farmers.
Smithfield teen takes second in national science contest for research on Native American myopathy
"One of the approaches I used in my project was bridging western medicine and also traditional indigenous practices."
Critics raise concerns of Senate bill that would ban DEI in NC schools
Senate Bill 227 would ban Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in North Carolina public schools.
Johnston County Public Schools tables contentious language issue for now: 'Want to do what's right'
The Johnston County School Board delayed voting on a measure that would have removed the words "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" from its district policy.
Bakery to charge consumers more for desserts as egg prices surge: 'Raised cake prices'
"It's been impacting business tremendously."
Proud family watches as Fort Bragg renaming ceremony honors WWII hero, 'grandpa'
Army officials say changing the signs back to Fort Bragg will be quite a bit cheaper than the changeover to Fort Liberty was.
Family of Pfc. Roland L. Bragg excited ahead of Army post redesignation ceremony
Fort Bragg is the U.S. Army's largest installation.