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    People stop and watch world renowned artist , Sidney Carter creates one his masterpieces at the CIAA Tournament. Fans of the CIAA Tournament arrive at the Time Warner Cable arena to watch their favorites college team and to shop throughout the corridors of the arena. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    Artist Aaron Reed talks to his clients Willie Thornwell of Rock Hill, SC, who he sees every year at the CIAA. Fans of the CIAA Tournament arrive at the Time Warner Cable arena to watch their favorites college team and to shop throughout the corridors of the arena. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    At the Nationwide booth at the Time Warner Arena, Valerie Weeks of Charlotte, spins the wheel to win a prize. Fans of the CIAA Tournament arrive at the Time Warner Cable arena to watch their favorites college team and to shop throughout the corridors of the arena. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    At the US Marine booth in the Time Warner Arena, Akeem Banks gives his all doing 15 chin-ups, while Major Jonathan Boyd keeps count. Fans of the CIAA Tournament arrive at the Time Warner Cable arena to watch their favorites college team and to shop throughout the corridors of the arena. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    Elvita Hunt couldn't pass by the the Sweet Novelties and Things booth without looking at the dolls. Fans of the CIAA Tournament arrive at the Time Warner Cable arena to watch their favorites college team and to shop throughout the corridors of the arena. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    Casey Peoples, owner of Casey Art look for image of Obama for a client. Fans of the CIAA Tournament arrive at the Time Warner Cable arena to watch their favorites college team and to shop throughout the corridors of the arena. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    A favorite of the CIAA, Rev. kay Bost of Huntersville, NC look through photos for a picture of President Obama. Fans of the CIAA Tournament arrive at the Time Warner Cable arena to watch their favorites college team and to shop throughout the corridors of the arena. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    As the start of the Toyota Fan Experience is taking shape, the banner for the event is hung across the the door entrance for tomorrows activities. Fans of the CIAA Tournament arrive at the Time Warner Cable arena to watch their favorites college team and to shop throughout the corridors of the arena. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    Lowe's a sponsor of the Yolanda morning show on Friday morning , had the staff,(l to r) Mark Williams and Chris Williams, of GMR marketing agency placing Lowe's gift bags in all the 1500 seats at the Charlotte Convention center. Fans of the CIAA Tournament arrive at the Time Warner Cable arena to watch their favorites college team and to shop throughout the corridors of the arena. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    CIAA vendor, Paulette Gunter, owner of Dress Trendy, dress her mannequin before the start of tomorrow's activities at the Charlotte Convention center. Fans of the CIAA Tournament arrive at the Time Warner Cable arena to watch their favorites college team and to shop throughout the corridors of the arena. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    CIAA vendors, (l to r) Hassan Williams, designer, Abdul Chatman and Kia Lockhart of 'BlackTag Apparel' organize their booth before the start of tomorrow's activities at the Charlotte Convention center. Fans of the CIAA Tournament arrive at the Time Warner Cable arena to watch their favorites college team and to shop throughout the corridors of the arena. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    Fans of the CIAA Tournament arrive at the Time Warner Cable arena to watch their favorites college team and to shop throughout the corridors of the arena for good deals. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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