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Aug 31, 2010

Dollar General Corporation Reports Record Second Quarter Sales and Earnings

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), August 31, 2010 - Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2010 second quarter (13 weeks) ended July 30, 2010.

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Aug 19, 2010

Dollar General Debuts Revamped bobbie brooks® This Fall

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), August 19, 2010 - Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) is unveiling a new look for its popular women’s apparel line bobbie brooks® this fall. Arriving in stores this month, the bobbie brooks® fall line will be launched by Dollar General employees who will showcase the clothes in advertising and other promotional materials.

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Aug 23, 2010

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation Supports Schools and Organizations with $3 Million in Grants

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), August 23, 2010 - Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced that it has awarded more than $3 million to 812 schools and nonprofit organizations.

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Aug 18, 2010

Dollar General Corporation to Webcast Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results on August 31

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), August 18, 2010 - Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) plans to report financial results for its second quarter ended July 30, 2010, on Tuesday morning, August 31, 2010. In connection with the announcement, Rick Dreiling, chairman and chief executive officer, and David Tehle, chief financial officer, will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. CDT/10:00 a.m. EDT.

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Aug 04, 2010

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is Now Accepting Applications for Waiting List Reduction Grants

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), August 04, 2010 - The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for a new grant program, the waiting list reduction grant.

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Jul 29, 2010

Dollar General Opens 9,000th Store

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), July 29, 2010 - Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will return to the state where it all started to celebrate the opening of its 9,000th store on Saturday, July 31, at its newest location in Fountain Run, Ky. This milestone further distinguishes Dollar General as the retailer with the largest number of company-owned stores in the United States.

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Jul 27, 2010

Back-to-School 101


Jul 14, 2010

Comprehensive National Literacy Directory Now Available Online and over the Phone

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), July 14, 2010 - Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, in conjunction with the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) and ProLiteracy, launched the National Literacy Directory, which is available online at www.nationalliteracydirectory.org or by phone at 1-877-389-6874.

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Jul 08, 2010

Dollar General Honored with 2010 Freedom Award

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), July 08, 2010 - Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) has been selected as a 2010 recipient of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The company is one of 15 employers receiving the award in 2010. Instituted in 1996 under then Secretary of Defense William Perry, it is the highest recognition given by the U.S. government to employers for their support of their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

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