CMG Earns 3 National Edward R. Murrow Awards

CMG Earns 3 National Edward R. Murrow Awards

WSOC-TV, WPXI-TV and WSB Radio recognized for news excellence

ATLANTA (August 20, 2024) - Three Cox Media Group TV and radio stations recently earned prestigious National Edward R. Murrow Awards.

WSOC-TV, Charlotte's top-rated TV station, won a National Edward R. Murrow award for Best Newscast for its 6 p.m. ET newscast. The station earned this recognition for its outstanding coverage of the city's Southpark Fire.

"Winning this award is the result of a total team effort," said Cedric Thomas, VP and General Manager of WSOC-TV. "Every person in the news department worked together to deliver a powerful remote newscast that demonstrated how "We Serve Our Community" (WSOC) in times of crisis. We're honored to be one of America's best newscasts.

WSB Radio in Atlanta also earned a national Murrow award for Best Newscast. The win for Atlanta's Morning News showcases its ongoing commitment to storytelling and the in-depth reporting and news coverage that impacts our listeners.

"The entire news team contributes to Atlanta's Morning News, and this distinguished award highlights the hard work it takes each and every day to keep our listeners informed," said Jaleigh Long, VP and General Manager of WSB Radio.

WPXI-TV, a top Pittsburgh TV station, won a National Edward R. Murrow Award for a story it aired called "Rose's Ring."

"Rose's Ring" told the story of Rose Mallinger and her family's resilience following the Tree of Life tragedy, the 2018 mass shooting in a Pittsburgh synagogue. WPXI-TV's coverage was the culmination of a year's worth of reporting for WPXI.

"This story represents the best of what we do: gain trust, report accurately and with empathy, and provide hope in the darkest of moments," said Kevin Hayes, VP and General Manager of WPXI-TV.

The Murrow Awards recognize local and national news stories that uphold the Radio Television Digital News Association code of ethics, demonstrate technical expertise, and exemplify the importance and impact of journalism as a service to the community. It's one of journalism's top awards.