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
Boyfriend charged in death of missing Fayetteville woman: 'You took someone away from family'
According to the U.S. Army, Private First Class Tyrique Williams was in Basic Combat Training when he was arrested this week.
Councilwoman launches JROTC endowment in honor of teen daughter: 'She left too early'
Fayetteville councilwoman Courtney Banks-McLaughlin has established a memorial endowment for JROTC in honor of her daughter Coryonna Young.
Man shot, killed was E.E. Smith graduate, known as go-getter, his Fayetteville family says
Jalyn Thornton was an E.E. Smith High School class of 2020 graduate, his family says.
Owner of hobby shop in North Carolina says tariff war driving up cost: '10 percent increase'
The owner of Hangar 18 Hobbies says he heard from his distributors last week that tariffs are driving prices up.
Domestic violence deaths on the rise across North Carolina, advocates say
According to the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, there have been 21 domestic violence homicides this year.
Advocates rally for affordable housing solutions for North Carolina families: 'It's a human right'
Housing advocates rallied outside the state legislature for more funding to address the critical need.
Mixed feelings as Heritage Square plans goes before commission: 'Don't want history erased'
Heritage Square is situated in a community that is considered a food desert.
Rezoning efforts in Durham's Hayti community cause concern among residents: 'Not supportive of that'
"We are very concerned."
Want to be a firefighter? City of Durham wants to talk to you: 'Always a need'
With the growth of the city, the hope is to hire 40 firefighters a year for the next few years to fill the gaps.
Businesses owned by women in Durham reflect their strength and resilience: 'The risks are huge'
Women entrepreneurs understand there's plenty at stake when it comes to opening your own business.