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
Officials reviewing how deadly Rocky Mount dog attack on 2-year-old girl happened
Residents described the loss as heartbreaking and said the tragedy has shaken the neighborhood.
Durham woman charged with arson in apartment fire investigation; Prosecutors say 'kill list' found
Durham prosecutors say the woman attempted to start a fire at the same apartment complex a week earlier.
Businesses brace for losses as water restrictions move to stage 2 in Durham
Business owners who rely on water say the impact could hit their bottom line hard.
Sandy Ridge project aims to ease Durham's affordable housing shortage
Durham city leaders say a new housing development in Braggtown will play a key role in addressing the city's affordable housing shortage.
Secondhand shopping surges as consumers look to stretch their dollars in the Triangle
From clothing to household goods and even the occasional hidden treasure shoppers say thrifting helps their dollars go further.
Chemical company in Durham hit with lawsuit over alleged pollution of state waters
The Attorney's Office and NCDEQ launched a joint investigation after receiving a tip.
The Wilson woman who turned a rural NC school into a powerhouse just passed the torch
Dr. Joanne Woodard is retiring nearly 30 years after founding Sallie B. Howard School for the Arts and Science, a top charter school that has transformed lives.
Why more families turn to church pantry in Durham: 'I had to cut down on food'
Rising prices are forcing many in the Bull City to make difficult choices including cutting down on food purchases.
Inside Duke's Trauma Bay: What rising Durham gun violence looks like up close
"We come together as a team and collaborate and try to act as quickly as we can to identify injuries and treat them accordingly."
How a Durham school is showing improvement despite national learning recession
A school the state labels as "low performing" is showing academic growth that school leaders say tells a very different story.