Brad Ballou, upon his retirement as Halifax County recreation director and in his Comet basketball playing days

Top, Halifax Police Chief Stuart Comer and his son, Halifax County Sheriff Deputy Stephen Comer stand with their police cruisers.
Middle, Rev. Dr. Otis Dillard and son Rev. Rodney Dillard stand outside County Line Baptist Church in Vernon Hill. Above, Judge Joel C. Cunningham Sr. and son Joel Cunningham Jr. stand in front of the new expansion of the Halifax Courthouse.

Bluestone and Park View celebrated graduating members of the Class of 2021 this Saturday with commencement services at the two county high schools. Bluestone went first with a 9 a.m. program, with Valedictorian Thomas Overton, top left, and Salutatorian Treyvon Scott delivering remarks to the audience. At Park View, Valedictorian Isabella Raneri and Salutatorian Luke Richey pose for a photo. (Photos by David Conner II and Steve Hinzman)