Cayce councilman stepping down

Cayce Councilman Tim James is stepping down shortly after five years in office to take a job in Florida.

He plans to become public safety director for a community association, he said Tuesday.

James is a former Cayce police chief, assistant Lexington County sheriff and assistant State Law Enforcement Division director.

An election to fill his council post will be set once he steps down.

This story was originally published April 28, 2015 at 7:06 PM with the headline "Cayce councilman stepping down."