RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond businesses are still feeling the impact of the water crisis as the city announces “Let It Flow” — its Water Recovery Week — to help boost sales.
City leaders are encouraging residents to go out and support local shops and restaurants starting Friday, Jan. 24, through Friday, Jan. 31. This comes after a six-day period where residents, businesses and more had little to no water .
Tim Laxton, the owner of local breakfast shop “Early Bird Biscuits Company,” had to shut down his restaurant for a week after having no running water. He told 8News he lost over $10,000 in revenue during that time…