"Elona Ellis: Resilient Faith Leads College Students to Career Success"

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Elona Ellis: Guiding College Students to a Successful Career Journey Through Resilience and Faith

Elona Ellis, a career coach at UNC Charlotte, shares her journey of overcoming challenges in her career path to help students navigate the job market.

Through her work at the Career Center, she empowers students to pursue internships and gain valuable experiences.

Ellis leads a team of student peer professionals who offer resume reviews and career advice, contributing to the success of over 8,000 drop-in meetings.

She emphasizes the importance of early career preparation and encourages students to take advantage of networking opportunities.

To start your job search, visit the Career Center website for events and coaching appointments.

The Charlotte City Council gathered on August 25, 2025, to address urgent concerns impacting local residents, spotlighting the hardships of small businesses and the city’s efforts in animal welfare.

My Story Cafe, a beloved business in the French Quarters, exemplified these struggles, with its owner sharing worries over rising rents and ongoing safety issues.

Despite announcing a groundbreaking expansion to the Spectrum Center, she stressed the need for community support, as small businesses often cannot compete with large corporations’ financial resources.

The council further discussed ways to bolster the small business sector, acknowledging reports that call for more resources and support to offset mounting operational challenges.

Animal welfare also featured prominently, with Mahendra Raththor proposing new microcenters throughout Charlotte to aid rescued animals and engage volunteers, especially children and seniors.

The council committed to exploring solutions that balance growth with compassionate, community-driven initiatives.

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Whether you’re refueling after a workout or just craving something refreshing, Berries ‘n Bites is your go-to for a feel-good treat in the Queen City.

Appalachian State and Charlotte Set to Clash in 2025 Duke's Mayo Classic

The 2025 Duke's Mayo Classic will spotlight the Appalachian State Mountaineers and the Charlotte 49ers in a much-anticipated football battle on Friday, August 29, at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium.

This nationally televised contest, set for 7 p.m. ET on ESPNU, marks the fourth meeting between these in-state rivals.

Appalachian State enters the matchup with a 3-0 series advantage, last defeating Charlotte 35-20 in 2020.

Both programs begin new eras: Dowell Loggains brings NFL know-how as Appalachian State’s new head coach, while Tim Albin debuts for Charlotte, promising inventive offense.

Key players include Appalachian State’s LSU transfer quarterback AJ Swann and standout receiver Dalton Stroman, while Charlotte will rely on former Duke quarterback Grayson Loftis and versatile receiver Jayden McGowan.

Fans are urged to secure tickets early for what promises to be a thrilling start to the season.