An insider's guide to CIAA happenings in Charlotte DNC organizers feature Obama on wares WSSU hangs edges Va. Union First lady here for fundraisers St. Aug's beats ECSU quarterfinals today Hoops takes center stage Shaw's Hill is coach of the year Shaw seeks sweet sweep getting ready basketball tournament hoping expand add growing success Bears too much Falcons finish perfect Perfect season within reach falls J.C. Smith ranked No. 9 Division II poll Augustine's men take title win Southern division JockSpin.com Pairings

Nationwide Insurance Donates $120,000 to CIAA Scholarship Fund Nationwide Insurance, the official insurance provider of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association , announced today a $120,000 donation to the CIAA college scholarship fund, as part of its ongoing support of CIAA institutions and students. CIAA hoping to expand, add to growing success The CIAA tournament has experienced unprecedented growth over the past decade and interim Commissioner Peggy Davis has no plans to let that momentum slip.Her goal is to build a stronger CIAA.This week ... CIAA bringing big business uptown CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The 100th Anniversary of the CIAA Tournament is already proving to be a successful one for uptown businesses. "I plan to spend about $5,000 this weekend," said Washington D.C. resident Calvin Johnson. "I've already spent more than $1,000 and we've only been here a few hours." Johnson and his friends expected to attend several of the CIAA parties in uptown. He said some had ... Agent steals $100K for faux CIAA party with Chris Brown, Diddy CIAA weekend has arrived, and it's packed with celebrity appearances.  Dozens of big names from Boys 2 Men to Estelle will host parties around the Queen City, but fans are finding out two of the biggest acts are no-shows.   CIAA Fan Experience offers more than just basketball CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- For those that love basketball, there are the games at the Time Warner Arena. For those that may not just want to watch the games, there is plenty more to do in uptown this weekend. The CIAA Fan Experience, held in the Convention Center kicks off tonight at 5 p.m. Dozens of vendors have games, shows and live entertainment set up throughout the 200,000 square foot facility ... DNC organizers feature Obama on CIAA wares Democratic National Convention organizers are selling CIAA tournament-themed buttons and T-shirts this week to raise money for the September convention in Charlotte. CIAA events, entertainment guide CIAA fans in Charlotte will have a new guide at their fingertips. The tournament unveiled its first-ever mobile app. The app provides information on events, updates and information about Charlotte. The app is available for iPhones, Android phones and Blackberrys. The week-long tournament starts Monday. _____________________________________________________________ DAILY SCHEDULE Tuesday, February ... CIAA launches new mobile app for events, news The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) launched its first-ever mobile app in November 2011 in preparation for the 2012 CIAA Tournament and 100 th Anniversary Celebration. Obama campaign pushing voter registration during CIAA The CIAA tournament in uptown Charlotte is more than basketball, parties and fundraising for scholarships. For President Barack Obama's campaign, it's also a golden opportunity. This week, dozens of volunteers are mingling with fans, attempting to register new voters, especially college students eligible to vote in a presidential election for the first time. CIAA tournament brings business to Uptown Charlotte The CIAA Tournament promises to be one of the busiest so far for Charlotte business owners. Organizers are expecting record crowds due to the basketball tournament's 100th anniversary.  "It's a big swing in just a couple of days," said Jason Vicks, owner of Kalu Asian Kitchen, Bar and Lounge. He told Eyewitness News he's hosting an official CIAA event at his restaurant virtually every day of the ...
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