Featured Spotlight Friday Five: Caleb Wygal's life story is as good as his books Mark Plemmons Mar 27, 2026 Mar 27, 2026 Updated 9 hrs ago 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save "Chapter two" of the Mount Pleasant Literary Festival was a big success. 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