Philanthropist, Family Dollar founder Leon Levine dies at 85
Businessman and philanthropist Leon Levine died Wednesday at age 85. He was the founder of Family Dollar and one of the most prolific philanthropists in Charlotte's history.
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Businessman and philanthropist Leon Levine died Wednesday at age 85. He was the founder of Family Dollar and one of the most prolific philanthropists in Charlotte's history.
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