After the first store opens in November 1959 in Charlotte, the 1960’s begin Family Dollar’s expansion into Southern States.

1961 – First store opens in South Carolina.
1962 – First store opens in Georgia.
1965 – First store opens in Virginia.
1967 – 27 stores operating in four states with annual sales of more than $5 million.
1969 – 50th store opens in Charlotte.