{"id":6598,"date":"2024-10-29T16:29:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T16:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/29\/lake-murray-country-heads-to-the-world-food-championships\/"},"modified":"2024-10-29T16:29:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T16:29:22","slug":"lake-murray-country-heads-to-the-world-food-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/29\/lake-murray-country-heads-to-the-world-food-championships\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Murray Country Heads to the World Food Championships!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Indianapolis, IN<\/strong> – Get ready to cheer on Team Lake Murray Country as they represent South Carolina at the 2024 World Food Championships (WFC), taking place November 8-11 in Indianapolis, Indiana. For the fourth consecutive year, the Capital City\/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board is proud to support this talented team as they compete for culinary glory in the world’s largest food sport event.<\/p>\n

Representing the team this year are Chef Wade Penland of The Bistro and Chef Chris Williams of Roy’s Grille & BBQ. Chef Williams, a two-time WFC competitor, earned second place in the 2023 sandwich category and will bring his expertise in rice dishes to this year’s competition. Chef Penland, a newcomer to the WFC, earned his spot through a popular vote at the annual Taste of Lake Murray event. He will represent the seafood category in the competition.<\/p>\n

“We are so proud to send these two outstanding chefs to represent Lake Murray Country at the World Food Championships,” said Miriam Atria, President\/CEO of CCLMC. “This is an incredible opportunity to showcase South Carolina’s rich culinary diversity on a global stage.”<\/p>\n

Meet the 2024 Lake Murray Country Team:<\/strong><\/p>\n