When his downtown Gastonia barbershop closed in 2023, David Ortiz got comfortable taking his clients in a nearby private salon suite.

However, after finding the perfect location to set up shop, Ortiz said he is gearing up to bring Victory Barbershop back to Gastonia in a standalone location at 1626 E. Franklin Blvd.

Ortiz originally opened Victory Barbershop at 103 W. Main Ave. in Gastonia , with a vision to offer area men a “relaxing, renewing experience,” he said in a 2021 interview with The Gazette .

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