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
Grocery store reopens in Chapel Hill plaza nearly a year after flooding from Chantal
Floodwaters from the July 2025 tropical storm caused extensive damage inside stores throughout the Eastgate Crossing plaza.
Calls grow for action on the nationwide Black maternal health crisis
Dr. Sarahn Wheeler says patients should be direct with their doctors if they feel their concerns are being ignored.
Durham residents turn to community gardening to save money as produce prices climb
At the Briggs Avenue Community Garden, growing your own food is becoming more than just a hobby; it's a way to save money.
Durham's 27703 ZIP Code booms as new neighborhoods attract homebuyers
Realtors say buyers are flocking here for a mix of convenience and affordability, making it one of the fastest-growing parts of the Bull City.
Family of former Miss NC Carrie Everett shares emotional tribute following her death at 22
It's been the hardest moment of our life as a family."
Murdered NC housekeeper's family face accused homeowner, want answers and motive
Questions remain about why Matthew Vukmer allegedly killed his housekeeper, Paula Floyd.
NC man charged with murder in housekeeper Paula Floyd's death back in Orange County
Matthew Vukmer is facing a first-degree murder charge in March 6 death of his housekeeper Paula Floyd.
Family deported without due process, Durham advocates say; DHS offer conflicting account
According to Siembra NC, the family believed they were attending a standard check-in with immigration officials.
Jesse Jackson Jr. brings national focus to N.C. Senate race at Divine 9 event
He also emphasized the importance of voter engagement.
75 years later, remembering landmark legal case that desegregated UNC law school
McKissick v. Carmichael paved the way for desegregating higher education in North Carolina and set the stage for Brown v. Board of Education.