MARS HILL - Despite pickleball's exploding popularity, it was not until recently that local residents could play for free in Madison County. That changed last month when the town of Mars Hill ...

The concept plan includes plans for a restaurant on the first floor, with multiple residential or professional offices on the upper or lower floors.

Now after a multi-year fundraising campaign, Bailey Mountain is on the verge of expanding into a larger public park, giving Mars Hill a higher profile as an outdoor recreation destination.

The tournament will take place at Mars Hill Recreation Park and will feature men's and women's doubles tournaments Oct. 14 and a mixed doubles tournament Oct. 15. Tournament registration costs $75, ...

MARS HILL - A new restaurant is coming ... Funding sources for the project include an N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant award for $268,536 for park renovations at Bailey Mountain Preserve ...