CEO and co-founder Ernie Garcia says the company has lower costs than conventional dealerships because it doesn’t have expensive real estate across the nation. It does have 17 centers nationwide where ...

Tom Spurling, the owner of Ernie's Cafe and Steak House, died Nov. 5 at age 64. Spurling owned the downtown staple, beloved for its old-school breakfast and lunch service, for 28 years.

Tom Spurling, who owned Ernie’s Cafe for 28 years and continued its long history in downtown Columbia, died Tuesday. He was 64. Spurling was also an accomplished triathlete, golfer and committed ...