Vanguard Furniture will invest $550,000 to open its first residential furniture operation in Virginia. The high-end upholstery and casegoods furniture manufacturer will use an existing facility in Carroll County for its production, creating more than 200 jobs.

Sauder Woodworking goes more deeply into the category of “whole home”collections that include dining, bedroom, kitchen and occasional as well as home office and entertainment. Seen at the Spring High Point Market.

High-end furniture maker Henkel Harris could resume production as early as April following announcement of its purchase by A.G. Capital, a limited liability company.

Hooker Furniture announced the launch of its Rhapsody Collection, which it says provides a casual yet sophisticated look for living space. The collection includes furniture for the living room, bedroom, dining room, home office and home entertainment.

Furniture manufacturing at Standard Furniture is expected to be back to 100 percent by Monday following fires Tuesday night, April 5, at the two sawdust collection silos.