Online Databases

News and Current Events

The newspaper links below are accessible anywhere. If you are not inside a library branch, you will need your library card number.

America’s Newspapers (NewsBank)

Search the complete full-text of all the country’s newspapers with a single search. The complete electronic edition provides local and regional news covering community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries and people. Paid advertisements are excluded.
Several newspapers with national and regional interest are listed below if you would like to limit your search to a single newspaper.

New York Times, The (NY)

Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community.

New York Times, The (NY) (Electronic Replica Edition)

An exact digital reproduction of the printed edition, with keyword searching and ability to browse the full publication. All pages, including advertising, photos and graphics are included.

Roanoke Times

Search only Roanoke Times (1990-current)

Washington Post

Search only Washington Post (1977-current)

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Search only Richmond Times-Dispatch (1986-current)

Virginian Pilot

Search only Virginian Pilot (1990-current)

Daily News Leader

Search only the Daily News Leader (1999-current)

Daily Press

Search only the Daily Press (1989-current)

InfoTrac and E-Library links below are for use within the library. However, we've arranged for Library Card holders to have access to all of the Online Databases from www.finditva.com.

InfoTrac One File

A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.

E-Library

Search current full text magazines, newspapers, pictures, maps, and TV & Radio transcripts through a simple search box. Includes the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Roanoke Times & World News, Washington Post, Washington Times, and some Spanish-language publications.

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