Mike Hensdill

North Carolina

Award winning small town photojournalist currently working at the Gaston Gazette newspaper in Gastonia, North Carolina. Born in D.C. & grew up in Waldorf, MD.

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Bessemer City Down Home Festival set for this weekend | Photos from last year's event

1 week ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Mike HensdillPeople crowd downtown Bessemer City during the Bessemer City Down Home Festival Saturday, May 11, 2024. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTETwo-year-old Aaliyah Welch tries to catch a fish during the Bessemer City Down Home Festival Saturday, May 11, 2024. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEAngela Degree makes fresh cheese chips at the Tony T’zzz food tent during the Bessemer City Down Home Festival Saturday, May 11, 2024.
RiverFest 2025 was held Saturday, May 3, 2025, in McAdenville.

1 week ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Mike HensdillTwelve-year-old Cullen Poovey takes part in a drum circle during RiverFest 2025 Saturday, May 3, 2025, in McAdenville. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEJohn David Tice sings for the crowd during RiverFest 2025 Saturday, May 3, 2025, in McAdenville. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEWell known Plein Air Artist Scott Boyle talks with Nan Allison during RiverFest 2025 Saturday, May 3, 2025, in McAdenville.
The 2025 Cramerton Goat Island Games

1 week ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Mike HensdillBen Gatlin sings as part of the Ben Gatlin Duo during the town of Cramerton’s Goat Island Games Saturday morning, May 3, 2025. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTETaylor and Blakely Robinson workout together with Immortal Athletics during the town of Cramerton’s Goat Island Games Saturday morning, May 3, 2025. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEJonathan Branch plays in the Ping Pong Tournament during the town of Cramerton’s Goat Island Games Saturday morning, May 3, 2025.
Music, crafts and lots of food: Scenes from Belmont's 2025 Garibaldi Festival

2 weeks ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Mike HensdillThe 2025 Garibaldi Festival was held in and around Stowe Park in Belmont Saturday, April 26, 2025. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTETangerine Trees plays for the crowd during the 2025 Garibaldi Festival held in and around Stowe Park in Belmont Saturday, April 26, 2025.
A look at the changes at the Union Road location of the Salvation Army

2 weeks ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Mike HensdillMajor David Phelps keeps watch over food giveaway at the Salvation Army location on Union Road Thursday morning, April 24, 2025. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTETalesha Patterson works at the Red Shield Youth Center inside the Salvation Army location on Union Road Thursday morning, April 24, 2025. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEKids have breakfast together at the Red Shield Youth Center inside the Salvation Army location on Union Road Thursday morning, April 24, 2025.
Scenes from the Garibaldi Festival that returns to Belmont Saturday

3 weeks ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Mike HensdillHundreds of people enjoyed the spring weather as they checked out the vendors in Stowe Park during the annual Garibaldi Festival in 2023. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEBrantly Bryant and five-year-old Kizzy Brown pause to have lunch on a bench with their grandmother, Karen Loyd, at Stowe Park during the annual Garibaldi Festival in 2023. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEMolly Mongeon checks out the earrings at The Love Co. booth during the annual Garibaldi Festival in 2023.
PHOTOS: Action From the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament

3 weeks ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Zachary Kimmel pitches for Hunter Huss during their game against Ashbrook during the Gaston County Easter Baseball Tournament Tuesday afternoon, April 22, 2025, at Sims Legion Park. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEBessemer City’s #1 looks to bunt the ball during their game against Forestview Tuesday morning, April 22, 2025, at Sims Legion Park. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEForestview’s pitcher CamdenTarbush throws against Bessemer City Tuesday morning, April 22, 2025, at Sims Legion Park.
Friends of the Gaston County Public Library Book Sale

3 weeks ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Mike HensdillPeople wait in line prior to the start of the annual Friends of the Gaston County Public Library Book Sale opening day Monday morning, April 21, 2025, at the Main Branch of the Gaston County Public Library on East Garrison Boulevard.
Scenes from Gastonia Parks and Recreation Department Easter Egg Hunt

3 weeks ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Mike HensdillChildren rush the field to gather eggs at the start of the city of Gastonia Parks and Recreation Department Easter Egg Hunt held Wednesday evening, April 9, 2025, at Martha Rivers Park. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTETwo-year-old Carlota Addyson Frazier greets the Easter Bunny during the Gastonia Parks and Recreation Department Easter Egg Hunt held Wednesday evening, April 9, 2025, at Martha Rivers Park.
Let's see those prom photos!

4 weeks ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Mike HensdillCooper Phillips and Riley Givens. Photo Provided By Stephanie FeltsIt is that time of year to pose for the prom. Photo Provided By Stephanie FeltsBraKiyah Kendrick and Deshawn BeyPhoto Provided By Stephanie FeltsCass Phillips, Cooper Phillips and Griffith Sutherland pose for their prom pictures. Photo Provided By Stephanie FeltsCooper Phillips and Riley Givens. Photo Provided By Stephanie FeltsJoshua Perkins and Madison Glover.