Long wait for fifth Harry Potter book in London launch
Booksellers across Britain sold the long awaited Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix just after midnight. Fans packed WH Smith at London's King's Cross while families travelled to attend the launch and celebrate the British edition's 768 pages.
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Britain
Order of the Phoenix
Lisa Brummett
Mesa, Ariz
WH Smith
King’s Cross
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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft
Girls
Europe
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Potter fans recreate Platform Nine and Three Quarters
A Potter store re creates the gateway to Platform nine and three quarters drawing about 100 fans. Children and parents mingle with Potter mad adults as entertainers in colorful capes perform tricks and a painter marks scars on faces. A visitor notes the event offers empathy for orphans like Harry.
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Ron
Hermione
Gillian Hammerton
Volde
Mort
Wayne Winstone
Wizard book launch party draws fans in line and costumes
Fans queued for hours outside as librarians in cloaks hosted a Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets screening. Attendees toured stations Ollivander’s Wand Shop Honeydukes Dueling Club and Three Broomsticks while raffles offered two book copies and snacks as families and costumed kids awaited midnight book handouts.
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Rozlyn Humphrey
Messeina Scott
Scott
Dobby
Dumbledore
Brenda West
Ollivander
Honeydukes
Dueling Club
Three Broomsticks
Wizards and Witches
Budget shift delays ATC funding and raises county taxes
The Aiken County budget moves ATC funds to the general fund delaying special legislation to modify the board. The plan increases the education mill by 4.2 mills, adding $16.80 to taxes on a $100,000 home, with council voting 5 to 3 in favor. Kilian notes property tax impact and contact details for Philip Lord.
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ATC
General Fund
Council
Scott Singer
Eddie Butler
LaWana McKenzie
Rick Osbon
Ronnie Young
Killian
Philip Lord
Lord
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