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.

  Health Alert in North Chesterfield! Health Director Dr. Alexander Samuel of the Chesterfield Health District said there is a warning about a lung infection that has popped up in northeast Chesterfield County. According the health director, ten cases of Legionnaires’ disease had been confirmed since the beginning of May. Dr. Samuel said breathing in […]

  Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney sat on the Jamestown anniversary planning committee until his resignation on Wednesday. Mayor Stoney sites his reason for stepping down was an invitation to President Trump. If Trump shows up next week, top Virginia Democrats have already said that they will threatened to boycott the 400th anniversary celebration. Mayor Stoney […]

Richmond City Democratic Committee will hold a Firehouse Primary for Commonwealth’s Attorney candidates, interim Commonwealth’s Attorney Colette McEachin and Alexander L. Taylor Jr. The Firehouse Primary will be held on August 8 and August 10, at the Main Branch Public Library 101 E. Franklin Street and the Southside Community Services Center 4100 Hull Street Road. […]

An inmate dies at Riverside Regional Jail and it’s the first inmate death at the jail since April of 2018, reports RRJ. An officer says 42-year-old William Brown died after suffering a medical emergency early Wednesday morning. The Virginia Department of Corrections just put Riverside on probationary status last week in connection with two inmates […]

Firefighters were called to an early morning house fire on Ironbridge Road in Chesterfield. Thankfully no one was injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation. 8News is on the scene.

Voter Registration Eligibility in Virginia! To vote in Virginia, one must be a United States citizen, a resident of Virginia, and at least 18 years of age. The registration deadline is 22 days prior to any primary or general election. The deadline is 13 days prior to any special election. Don’t Miss The Latest In […]

Free Ice Skating offered at two Richmond Rinks because of the dangerous heat conditions this weekend. Richmond Ice Zone and SkateNation Plus will allow people to skate for free this weekend. Fill out the free admission form here. Once the form is complete you will receive a listing of available skating times and locations. Don’t […]

It’ll be too hot go out this weekend so stay inside if you can! The heat index could reach dangerously high levels in Richmond today and this weekend. The heatwave will impact most of central and eastern U.S. with a number of record highs likely. The actual high temperatures for the metro area today is […]

An investigation is underway after a ten-month-old baby was left in a car during extreme heat conditions. On Tuesday, temperatures rose well into the 90’s, a Richmond mother says the death of her ten-month-old daughter was an accident. Richmond Police are still investigating the details surrounding the baby’s death. The child died after reportedly being […]

Pressure builds and blows. SHUT IT DOWN!  I have too much to lose than to go off on you. Keep it humble before you stumble. A “Clo-ism” on life’s journey today. Check out Miss Community’s daily “Clo-isms” here. Don’t Miss The Latest In Entertainment, News, and More! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Text “Kiss” To 23845 […]

A heat advisory is in effect for Richmond and Central Virginia today through next week. The heat index is expected to reach up to 105 this afternoon. The National Weather Service says hot and humid weather will consume two-thirds of the country by this weekend. The heat index may remain over 100 through early next […]

  Jawad Abdu was about saving lives and healing communities. He was a foot soldier for the cause of keeping children in the city of Richmond safe in their homes, schools or at play. Jawad Abdu and Paul Taylor created this program while in custody at Greensville Correctional Center. Abdu was released from the DOC […]