DigitalNC welcomes 35 new issues of The Charlotte Jewish News, a monthly publication (with the exception of July) for the Jewish community in Charlotte, NC. Thanks to our partner, the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Charlotte at the Levine-Sklut Judaic Library and Resource Center, this community newspaper now includes issues from February 2016 through March 2019. These publications document local events and fundraisers, showcase feature stories on prominent leaders, present think pieces on historical events, and highlight opportunities for members to grow stronger in their faith in Charlotte and beyond!

There is something for everyone within these pages:

The December 2016 issue pubs Scandal star Joshua Malina’s talk on “How to Remain a Mensch in Hollywood” for the Jewish Federation’s 2017 campaign.

Check out the 2017 Sydney Taylor Book Award Winners featuring books for children and teens that explore the Jewish experience in the February 2017 issue.

This article about Simchat Torah in the October 2018 issue offers women a new perspective of an old holiday.

Browse The Charlotte Jewish News collections to view all issues, including preceding years as far back as 1979.

The Yancey Record, June 17, 1971

Various issues of four newspapers published in Burnsville, North Carolina, are now available on DigitalNC.  These papers are made available thanks to our new partner AMY Regional Library System.  We are pleased to provide access to:

• The Burnsville Eagle: 1926 and 1932
• The Yancey Record: 1936-1972
• The Edwards Broadcaster: 1938
• The Yancey Journal: 1972-1979

Each paper shares news from Yancey County, especially from the Burnsville area, but also from a national and even international perspective. The papers share everything from lists of names of men drafted to serve in World War II, to social news about individuals throughout the area, to advertisements, to news of national politicians. Below are some sample clippings from the papers:

The Burnsville Eagle, April 1, 1932

The Yancey Record, May 14, 1942

The Yancey Journal, November 21, 1974

To browse all of DigitalNC’s materials from Yancey County, including newspapers, click here.