Vanguard Furniture Co. received an important order from a very special customer this week, President-Elect Barack Obama.  This is a customized piece (as are all of Vanguard's work) selected by the future President and his wife, Michelle.  The sofa (actually a settee) for the Obama's daughters and at this writing, should be setting in the White House, ready for use. Be Proud of our Furniture Heritage. Vanguard Furniture Co. is a manufacturer of upholstered furniture and casegoods.  They have five plants around the Hickory NC (Catawba County) area and employ around 450 people.  Vanguard will be celebrating it's 40th anniversary in 2009.  You can visit Vanguard on the web at www.vanguardfurniture.com.   01/16/2009

The City of Conover began to develop in the mid 1800's as a "Y" intersection of the railroad traversing North Carolina. Although originally called Wye Town, legend says the name Canova was adopted, but transposed to Conover, over several years. The City of Conover was chartered in 1876 and incorporated in 1877. Conover is located in the western piedmont area of the State and is part of the Hickory Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), the fourth largest MSA in the State. Conover is located approximately 50 miles northwest of Charlotte; 60 miles west of Winston-Salem; and 80 miles east of Asheville, and is the geographic center of Catawba County. Interstate 40 traverses through the City along with other major roads including US 70, US 321, US 70A, and NC 16. As of 2001, the land area of ... 11/21/2008

The City of Conover began to develop in the mid 1800's as a "Y" intersection of the railroad traversing North Carolina. Although originally called Wye Town, legend says the name Canova was adopted, but transposed to Conover, over several years. The City of Conover was chartered in 1876 and incorporated in 1877. Conover is located in the western piedmont area of the State and is part of the Hickory Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), the fourth largest MSA in the State. Conover is located approximately 50 miles northwest of Charlotte; 60 miles west of Winston-Salem; and 80 miles east of Asheville, and is the geographic center of Catawba County. Interstate 40 traverses through the City along with other major roads including US 70, US 321, US 70A, and NC 16. As of 2001, the land area of ... 07/11/2008