Charleston, WV – On Monday, the Dirty Birds partnered with Mountaineer Food Bank to collect canned food items. If a patron brought three canned food items, they received free admission to Light the Night.   This year, Mountaineer Food Bank collected 2,977 pounds of food at the gates with over 500 people receiving free admission for donating. This food is enough to feed over 80 families for a week and about 2,500 individual meals. This is over double the amount of food donated during 2024 Light the Night.   "I've been in this industry for over two decades and I've...

CHARLESTON, WV (November 26, 2025) — Salango Law Dirty Birds Light the Night Presented by GoMart is excited to announce the return of Sensory-Friendly Nights, designed to create a safe, inclusive and welcoming experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities.  “Salango Law Dirty Birds Light the Night has always been about creating joy for everyone in the community,” said Ben Salango. “For children with special needs, having a holiday experience that feels safe, calm and welcoming makes all the difference and we’re proud to provide a space where they can truly enjoy the tradition.” Sensory-Friendly Nights are scheduled for December 2, December 9, December...

Charleston, WV – Building on lessons learned from the first two years of West Virginia’s largest holiday light show, AARP West Virginia and the Charleston Dirty Birds are working together again this year to make it easier for people with mobility issues to enjoy the Salango Law Dirty Birds Light the Night, presented by Go-Mart.  The team will have a golf cart on call every Monday through Thursday evening over the next six weeks to become an AARP Mobility-Mobile, and every Monday will be designated as Mobility Monday to focus on improved access.   “While our ballpark is handicapped accessible,...

West Virginia’s largest holiday light display searches for the state’s most joyful classroom CHARLESTON, WV (November 10, 2025) – Salango Law and the Charleston Dirty Birds are launching a statewide classroom contest to spread cheer and spotlight the creativity of students and teachers across all 55 counties. “West Virginia’s largest holiday light display is looking for the most joyful classroom in the state to help us celebrate this season,” said Ben Salango, founder of Salango Law. “Salango Law Light the Night is all about bringing people together from across the state and we’re excited to invite classrooms to share the joy...

Charleston, WV – Dirty Birds’ slugger James Nelson was named the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Player of the Year. This marks the second consecutive year a Dirty Birds player has received this honor in the Atlantic League. Last year, Keon Barnum was the 2024 ALPB Player of the Year   On Wednesday, Nelson was announced as an Atlantic League Postseason All-Star, which was voted on by coaches, managers, and executives of the league. Those same voters elected Nelson to be the player who had the most impact on a game.     “I’m lucky to get a chance to manage...