LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC — Lexington County residents will receive vehicle tax receipts together with license plate renewals starting Thursday.

The move ends separate mailings from state and county offices, a change that county treasurer Jim Eckstrom said saves about $46,000 yearly.

It’s part of a series of steps he said he is taking to improve efficiency.

“Even if a cost-saving move seems like it’s just a drop in the bucket, a lot of little drops can produce real savings,” he said.