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Gray Media Stations Pulled From DISH Over Dispute

PUBLISHED Apr 14, 2026, 5:23 PM ET

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Greenville, S.C.: More than a month ago, DISH Network removed FOX Carolina and other Gray Media-owned local television stations from its channel lineup, leaving DISH subscribers without those local broadcasts across affected markets, station reports and a Gray Media statement said this week. Gray said it granted multiple extensions during severe weather and national events including the NFL playoffs, Super Bowl and Winter Olympics before talks stalled. Nashville-based Gray Media chairman and CEO Hilton Howell criticized DISH's demands, saying the provider rejected proposals and added 'outrageous terms'; stations remain accessible via antenna and other subscription services, and DISH customers have been urged to contact the company as negotiators from both sides continue discussions this week. More than a month into the blackout, DISH, which previously dropped over 1,000 channels, has not resolved the dispute.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Gray Media granted multiple extensions during major events (NFL playoffs, Super Bowl, Winter Olympics).
Negotiations between Gray Media and DISH continued but reportedly stalled after those events.
More than a month ago DISH removed Gray Media-owned stations from its channel lineup in affected markets.
Gray Media publicly issued statements and a comment from chairman/CEO Hilton Howell criticizing DISH's demands.
Affected stations remain available via antenna and other subscription services while negotiations continue.

News Intelligence

If you're a DISH subscriber, you've lost access to Gray Media-owned stations. This includes local news, weather, and sports. You can still watch these stations with an antenna or other subscription services. Contact DISH to voice your concerns.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 11

Who Benefited

Streaming platforms, competing cable providers, and other subscription services may gain viewers who lost access to Gray Media channels on DISH.

Who Impacted

DISH subscribers lost access to local Gray Media news and sports; Gray Media faces distribution interruptions and potential revenue impacts while carriage talks remain unresolved.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 11
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Streaming platforms, competing cable providers, and other subscription services may gain viewers who lost access to Gray Media channels on DISH.

Who Impacted

DISH subscribers lost access to local Gray Media news and sports; Gray Media faces distribution interruptions and potential revenue impacts while carriage talks remain unresolved.