About Miss Community Clovia

Clovia Lawrence is a seasoned broadcast journalist who is best known in the Richmond Metropolitan area as \"Miss Community\" or \"Community Clovia.\" With more than 20 years experience, her real passion is in tackling tough topics and issues that affect the lives of people from every walk of life. Ms. Lawrence is the product of the Richmond Public School system and a graduate of Virginia Union University. Covering the Central Virginia market, she has a proven track record as a news reporter, announcer, and community affairs director working at more than a dozen radio stations in virtually every format.

Terry McAuliffe, a businessman will host a fundraiser for President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign and the headliners are the president himself and former president Bill Clinton. According to published reports the fundraising event will take place at McAullife’s home in McLean, Virginia on April 29. Virginia is a crucial state for the democrats to keep a stronghold in the […]

On this week’s “You Heard It First” with Richmond Mayor Jones & Miss Community Clovia, we discuss “The Healthy Richmond” Health Expo. For more information visit www.richmondgov.com [ooyala code=”VpZDdjNDqzHiMHvKxSY7zrwtXQGVYHAT”] RECENT HEADLINES: UPDATE: Judge in Trayvon Martin Case Possible Conflict of Interest Gospel Recording Artist Eric Carrington Takes His Ministry on the Road Kirk Franklin, Marvin Winans, Yolanda Adams All […]

Have you already completed and mailed your tax returns? if not, here’s an update on making sure you meet this year’s deadline on time. RICHMOND — Although 77% of all individual tax returns were filed electronically last year, the Richmond District is extending retail hours at the Main Post Office at 1801 Brook Road to […]

Did you know that African Americans are two times as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease? In Virginia, there are over 422,000 caregivers caring for their loved ones. Alzheimer’s is an epidemic; 1 in 8 Americans has the disease. Listen to my interview with Forget Me Not Project Stakeholder, Beverly Fox, as she discusses more about it. […]

This is a great day to be alive. God will fulfill only at your will. He is your door of destiny and opportunity. KNOCK! This is my “Clo-ism” and I’m sticking to it.   Miss Community Clooovia RECENT HEADLINES: Richmond Main Post Office Extended Hours on Tax Deadline Day April 17th Miss Community’s Headline News for April 13th UPDATE: George […]

Looking back on an African American icon’s dream come true, today we honor actor extraordinaire Sidney Poitier. On this date in 1964, Sidney Poitier became the first African American actor to win an Academy award for Best actor. He won the Oscar for his role as a construction worker who built a church for nuns […]

RECENT HEADLINES: UPDATE: George Zimmerman makes initial court appearance; prosecutors say he confronted Trayvon Martin first Donnie McClurkin Tapped to perform at Upcoming 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Marvin Sapp Scores Third Consecutive #1 Debut With 9th Solo Project – I WIN FOLLOW US ON TWITTER – @PRAISERICHMOND CONNECT VIA FACEBOOK DOWNLOAD THE FREE MOBILE APP CLAIM YOUR FREE SMART PHONE […]

Have you already completed and mailed your tax returns? if not, here’s an update on making sure you meet this year’s deadline on time. RICHMOND — Although 77% of all individual tax returns were filed electronically last year, the Richmond District is extending retail hours at the Main Post Office at 1801 Brook Road to […]

I am Clovia “Miss Community” Lawrence with headline news for Friday, April 13, 2012 A 12 year old girl of Chesterfield County remains in the hospital in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night. The girl was walking with her friends at the median on Robious Road and Woodman Drive. The friends stood […]

Here is the latest in the news: There is a new health system in place for Richmond Public Schools. The school division has named  the initiative effort “Fit for Life”. As part of the initiative, Richmond students will be required to get wellness screenings in the third, fifth and ninth grades. Pay stations are coming to […]

GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney when asked Wednesday does he support the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Restoration Act? His campaign replied “we’ll get back to you on that.” The question was presented by a reporter during a press conference call to criticize President Obama’s policies. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act helps women fight for […]

It’s a new day and we’ve made it. We are in the winner’s circle. Challenges today we hurdle over. And that race of doing the very best, get set to cross the finish line. My true winners throw your hands up. This is my “Clo-ism” and I’m sticking to it.   Miss Community Cloooovia RECENT HEADLINES: […]