DISH Could Pull WRDW TV From Service Soon

Customers may lose access to local news station if renewal agreement not reached.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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DISH Network customers in the Augusta, Georgia area could lose access to local news station WRDW/WAGT News 12 on Tuesday, March 10th at 7 p.m. local time if a renewal agreement is not reached between the two parties soon.

Why it matters

DISH has a history of disrupting access to local TV stations in recent years, forcing viewers to find alternative ways to watch their local news and programming. This could impact DISH customers' ability to access critical local news and information.

The details

DISH Network has notified viewers that it may pull WRDW from its lineup on Tuesday evening if a new carriage agreement is not reached. This would mean DISH customers would no longer have access to WRDW's programming and newscasts.

  • DISH could pull WRDW from its service on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. local time.

The players

DISH Network

A major satellite television provider in the United States.

WRDW/WAGT News 12

A local television news station serving the Augusta, Georgia area.

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What’s next

DISH customers can contact the company at 800-333-3474 to urge them to reach a renewal agreement and keep WRDW in their lineup.

The takeaway

This dispute highlights the ongoing tensions between local TV stations and national pay-TV providers, which can leave viewers caught in the middle and without access to critical local news and information if an agreement is not reached.