Augusta, GA

Try axe throwing at this new St. Patrick’s Day-themed challenge in Augusta

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2 years ago

March 14, 2024

Try axe throwing at this new St. Patrick’s Day-themed challenge in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Do axes and shamrocks go together? They do this week at Broad Axe Throwing, where they’re introducing a new Saint Patrick’s Day challenge.

They’ve added shamrocks to their boards. They’re not just decorations, they’re targets.

“We’re trying to be a part of the culture here on Broad Street, having some awesome things to do during St. Patrick’s Day week,” said owner Vincent Ingallinera. “In each of the lanes you’ll see a shamrock on the board, and we challenge the throwers that come in to try and hit that shamrock and win a free prize,” he said.

It doesn’t take Ingallinera long to hit the target multiple times. He’s a skilled axe-pert who will be competing in the World Axe Throwing Championships next month.

What if you’re not quite at his level?

“We wouldn’t have a challenge that’s a gotcha or something like that, it’s definitely something that anybody can do,” he said.

Our Will Volk has only thrown axes once before, and it wasn’t easy for him to hit the target.

He needs luck on his side, but maybe he’s got it. One throw landed very close to the shamrock and Ingallinera counted it.

What did he win?

“You’re going to be able to partake in the traditions of the St. Patrick’s Day week,” said Ingallinera.

As a responsible employee on the clock, Volk turned down the prize. For him, the real prize is the feeling that comes with possibly hitting the target.

“You could either be lucky or good and this year, hopefully, the luck of the Irish is behind you,” said Ingallinera.

If you’re interested in being a part of the challenge, you can stop by until Sunday.

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Augusta, GA

From Augusta roots to Nighthawks leader: Nolan Belcher comes home

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8 hours ago

March 29, 2026

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From Augusta roots to Nighthawks leader: Nolan Belcher comes home

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Augusta University baseball is in a three-game series matchup against the University of North Georgia.

AU is currently down in the series 0-2 after a close loss Friday and a loss Saturday.

But we aren’t focusing on the Jags, we’re going to take a look at North Georgia’s head coach, Nolan Belcher.

He is an Augusta native who began his career at Greenbrier and Augusta Christian.

He won three state championships, which then led him to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

There he won back-to-back national championships and finished runner up in 2012.

His coaching career began after that where he eventually joined the Peach belt Confrence, coaching at USCA and GCSU.

Now in his first season as head coach for the Nighthawks, he is happy to come home and coach in front of his friends and family.

“I’m very fortunate that I got family that, one is still around and they can come watch me do what I love. And, they’ve shown me, nothing but support throughout my whole coaching career and even back on my playing dates are very thankful and appreciative for everything they’ve done for me.”

AU and UNG will have their final series match on Sunday.

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