South Carolina Department of Revenue

09/24/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/24/2025 12:01

BEAUFORT COUNTY WOMAN CHARGED WITH OPERATING WITHOUT RETAIL LICENSE

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SCDOR agents arrested a Bluffton woman on Wednesday and charged her with operating without a retail license.
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Bethany Boles Hewitt, 49, of Bluffton, operated Hewitt Oaks, an event and wedding venue in Bluffton. On February 12, 2025, the SCDOR revoked the retail license for Hewitt Oaks because of unpaid business taxes. According to an arrest warrant, Hewitt continued to conduct events and weddings without a retail license.

If convicted, Hewitt faces a maximum sentence of 30 days in jail and/or a $200 fine. She is being held in the Beaufort County Detention Center pending a bond hearing.​

If you suspect or know of anyone or a business that has committed a state tax crime, such as tax evasion or tax fraud, contact SCDOR Criminal Investigation and submit a Tax Violation Complaint Form (CID-27) to [email protected] or mail it to:


South Carolina Department of Revenue
Attn: Fraud Advisor
2070 Northbrook Blvd, Suite B7
North Charleston, SC 29406

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