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.

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has called a special session of the Virginia General Assembly to discuss and vote on common sense gun legislation. So far, over 30 bills has been submitted for votes. The session with 140 members will convene today at 12:00 p.m. Community Advocates and Elected Officials joined me at Barbershop Talks on […]

Miss Community Clovia and Project Give Back To Community will host a Barbershop Talk on Gun Legislation. They want to hear from both sides. On Tuesday, July 9, 2019 is when the Virginia General Assembly Special Session convenes at 12 pm. Lawmakers in the House and Senate will vote from the floor on common sense […]

Loyal White Knights of the KKK had a permit to host a peaceful rally in Hanover County, Virginia. The group was from North Carolina. The Hanover County sheriff’s office says a rally held by KKK supporters ended without any incidents on Saturday. The North Carolina group, the Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan […]

All bets are on! A new casino is now open for betting in Richmond, Virginia. Monday marked the grand-opening of Rosie’s Gaming Emporium on Midlothian Turnpike. It’s the third Rosie’s to open in Virginia after New Kent and Vinton in Roanoke County. Players can place wagers on any of 700 historical horse racing machines at […]

Lawmakers from across the Commonwealth of Virginia introduced, killed and passed hundreds of pieces of legislation during the 2019 General Assembly Session. As a result, Governor Ralph Northam has signed hundreds of changes to Virginia’s laws that went  into effect on Monday, July 1, 2019. Changes to Virginia’s new laws include Voting, Criminal offenses, Education […]

Mayor Levar Stoney introduced a proposed ban to Richmond City Council one week ago and tonight it will be discussed. A council committee gave the go-ahead last week. The rule would prohibit firearms in city-owned buildings and public parks. State lawmakers are meeting for a special session next week to discuss gun control measures. A […]

Ending Driver’s License suspensions for unpaid court costs and fines will go into effect on Monday July 1, 2019. Check your eligibility at dmvNOW.com/fac Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed hundreds of bills into law during the 2019 General Assembly Session. In fact, Governor Northam’s budget amendment included the reinstatement of suspended driver’s licenses for […]

William "Will" Smith has been named the new police chief of Richmond, Virginia. Smith is a longtime veteran of the Richmond Police Department (RPD).

This is a great day to be alive, in spite of what it looks and feels like today. I hear you want “success” “big time” or your name in “lights” well, you will have to lift something heavy to get “big”. The heavy is hurdling over obstacles with a humble attitude and not giving up […]

  Aspiring actors and actresses get ready for the casting call! Casting directors for a new TV show are looking for background actors and extras in Richmond. Crews will be filming another spinoff of AMC’s The Walking Dead in central Virginia from July through September. Those interested can find out more details through the Facebook […]

Clovia Lawrence of Radio One Richmond attended the press conference on the steps of Richmond City Hall ahead of the General Assembly special session on July 9, 2019. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney wants to ban guns in municipal buildings and parks. Stoney introduced an ordinance yesterday following the murders of 12 individuals in Virginia Beach […]

VA Driver’s Licenses will be reinstated on July 1, 2019 for individuals with unpaid court cost and fines-ONLY. Join me for a barber/beauty shop talk at lunchtime today 12p-1p at International Hair 4805 Forest Hill Avenue in Richmond VA. Get Ready! Are You Eligible? Check your eligibility here. Special guests: Sharon Brown, Director of Driver […]