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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Piedmont Community Charter School Graduation 2025 | See the photos

1 week ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Mike HensdillThe Piedmont Community Charter School held their graduation exercises Friday morning, May 23, 2025, at CaroMont Health Park in Gastonia. Photo Provided By Mike GibsonFriends and family members watch from the stands as Piedmont Community Charter School held their graduation exercises Friday morning, May 23, 2025, at CaroMont Health Park in Gastonia.
Memorial Day: Lowell pays tribute to those who lost their lives serving their country

1 week ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Mike HensdillFlags could be seen on the graves of veterans at Edgewood Cemetery during the City of Lowell Memorial Day Service held Thursday afternoon, May 22, 2025. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEFlags could be seen on the graves of veterans at Edgewood Cemetery during the city of Lowell Memorial Day Service held Thursday afternoon, May 22, 2025.
The Gaston County Public Library's Comic-Con is June 7. Here's a look back at past years

2 weeks ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Mike HensdillKids dressed up as their favorite characters during Comic-Con in 2015. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEHeather Clemmer dresses as Sailor Moon during Comic-Con 2016 at the Main Branch of the Gaston County Public Library. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEMadison Melton and Eduardo Brenes check out his cell phone during Comic-Con 2016 at the Main Branch of the Gaston County Public Library.
Yarn shop opens in the Catawba River Antique Mall in Belmont | See the photos

2 weeks ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Mike HensdillOwner Moriah Ellington poses at her “She's Crafty” booth inside the Catawba River Antique Mall in Belmont. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEMany items for sale at the She's Crafty booth inside the Catawba River Antique Mall in Belmont. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEMany items for sale at the She's Crafty booth inside the Catawba River Antique Mall in Belmont. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEThe She's Crafty booth is now open inside the Catawba River Antique Mall in Belmont.
Bearded dragons, pythons and more at Reptile & Amphibian Day 2025 at the Schiele Museum

2 weeks ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Mike HensdillLaila and Jack Sumner check out a python during the Reptile & Amphibian Day event Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Schiele Museum. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEJoe Devine, with Devine Reptiles, shows off a caiman during the Reptile & Amphibian Day event Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Schiele Museum.
Scenes from the 37th annual Bessemer City Down Home Festival

3 weeks ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Mike HensdillPeople walk along East Virginia Avenue during the 37th annual Bessemer City Down Home Festival Saturday afternoon, May 10, 2025. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEFour-year-old Aliza Warren rings the bell during the 37th annual Bessemer City Down Home Festival Saturday afternoon, May 10, 2025. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEGeneva Dellinger and Breann Walker check out car fresheners during the 37th annual Bessemer City Down Home Festival Saturday afternoon, May 10, 2025.
Bessemer City Down Home Festival set for this weekend | Photos from last year's event

1 month 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 month 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 month 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

1 month 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.