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.

February 6-12 is Burn Awareness Week.  Let’s take out some time to read this bulletin and save our children from scald burns. http://www.richmondgov.com/Fire/documents/safetybulletins/FLSB_Feb_2011.pdf

Press Release – For Immediate Release January 18, 2011 Delegate Herring works to Help Restore Voting Rights Richmond, VA- In conjunction with several community groups and Members of the House of Delegates, Delegate Charniele Herring (VA-46), sponsor of HJ 543- a constitutional amendment to restore voting rights for non-violent ex-felons, will be hosting her third […]

 Richmond, VA – On January 17, 2011, the United States of America will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. This milestone is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King’s life, teachings and legacy through service. Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What […]

By Times Dispatch Staff OFFICES – Closed Monday. POSTAL SERVICE – Closed Monday; no delivery. State Government OFFICES – Closed today and Monday. DMV – Customer-service centers closed today and Monday. Richmond Area COUNTY, CITY OFFICES – Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan closed today and Monday. Richmond closed Monday. COLLEGES […]

Become a mentor, a little time from you will change a child’s life forever.  Check out mentors in the Greater Richmond, Tri-cities and across the nation who are changing kids’ lives for the better. www.campdiva.org, www.thealbchildsafetyfoundation.com www.manterfly.org www.bigbrobigsis.com www.nationalmentoringmonth.org www.youngmindsinc.community.officelive.com www.brothertobrothermotivation.com

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Human trafficking or modern day slavery is affecting some estimated 244, 000 American children and youth. These children are believed to be at risk of child sexual exploitation, including commercial sexual exploitation. Anastasis International, LLC is partnering with Mt. Gilead Full Gospel International Ministries for the first free community human trafficking awareness event entitled “Exposure […]

It’s  baaaack for year 21, the Martin Luther King Jr. Drill Meet is January 15 at the Arthur Ashe Center.  The all day event starting at 7am will feature approximately 1,500 Junior ROTC cadets from high schools located from New York to South Carolina. Some events to include precision marching routines and other drills as […]

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  No Rockefella Plaza for ice skating this year welcome to the City of Richmond’s Ice Skating Rink in downtown Richmond.  The ice skating rink grand opening is Wednesday, Dec 22nd at 6pm.  For more information log on to www.richmondgov.com I will see you there!  Miss Community Clooovia

Merry Christmas to you! The City of Richmond is hosting several events throughout the month of December.  Enjoy and love on your family.  For a complete list of calendar events go to www.richmond.com/events

The 2010 Teen Forum was a blast. Check out the pictures below…

 For complete information on military mailing, go to www.usps.com/supportingourtroops.  Also, for more information on holiday mailing and packaging guidelines, holiday mail shipping savings and more -go to www.usps.com. Happy Holiday!  Miss Community Cloovia