Bella helping kids read at the Rescue Mission Timothy Martin June 21, 2012 1 min read Earlier this week, we told you about the Rescue Mission using dogs to help people in recovery. But WFIR’s Timothy Martin says the mission has started another program involving kids, books and a dog named Bella. Click here for more information. About the Author Timothy Martin View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Steam locomotive passenger excursions return to RoanokeNext: Hot weather poses dangers to cars Related Stories 1 min read Williams remembered as a “servant leader” at Star dedication to her Gene Marrano August 5, 2025 1 min read USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships solidify region as a cycling destination Denise Membreno August 5, 2025 1 min read Taziki’s Mediterranean Café celebrates opening with a ribbon cutting Gene Marrano August 5, 2025