Akilah Davis - Reporter at ABC11 WTVD

Growing up, I had a natural curiosity for all things around me. I often took questions to my parents, who willingly obliged, answering the 'why's' of the world. By high school, I had taken an interest in the morning announcements. Providing staffers and the student body with daily announcements over the school's intercom system was a joy. I suppose this was practice for the career I chose.

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

Knightdale community raising funds for historical marker at long-neglected slave burial grounds

According to the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology, the site had been identified and labeled as the "Hinton Slave Cemetery."

UNC ophthalmologist killed in head-on crash; co-workers mourn death of 'great doctor & good person'

"It's just a real tragedy. He was a great doctor and good person," his co-worker said.

Senior Pastor of Raleigh church faces sexual misconduct complaint; suspended with pay

The pastor of a more than 200-year-old church in downtown Raleigh is now at the center of a sexual misconduct complaint.

Knightdale community works to preserve enslaved burial grounds: 'Make it right'

"Could there be folks actually buried underneath our homes? We think about that now that we've been educated."

Sanford community among worst air quality in state, experts call it 'cause for concern'

"The air is so dry."

Durham mayor delivers first State of the City: 'Durham is dope'

The mayor dived headfirst into public safety and told the audience he hopes that Durham becomes the most progressive city of public safety in America.

According to data from the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women under 50.

St. Augustine's financial leadership in limbo as the university moves to virtual learning

Monday marked the first day of virtual learning for the institution.

Durham shooting renews debate on Shotspotter, investigations are taking longer

Durham police are investigating after two teens were injured in a shooting Thursday night.

EXCLUSIVE: St. Augustine's University president shares outlook on final day of in-person learning

According to the interim president, St. Aug's enrollment is slightly over 800 students.