Politics & Government

Haley, Husband Traveling to Trade Show in Japan

This will be the first time since 2003 a South Carolina governor has attended.

Konichiwa, Japan!

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and her husband, Michael, will visit Japan next week for the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association trade show.

According to the Associated Press, Haley will be the first South Carolina governor to attend the trade show since 2003.

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The Haleys are a part of a 40-member delegation of state and local leaders. Michael Haley will pay his own way, according to the article.

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