“The Ambassador’s Dog” is a tale that begins in the Himalayas – and ends in Virginia Gene Marrano December 10, 2020 1 minute read A former Ambassador to Nepal and a Blacksburg artist have teamed up for a children’s book; a “man meets dog” story as the author calls it. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke to them both and here is that story In Depth: Share: Post navigation Previous: Truck accident blocks southbound US 220 near Tanglewood MallNext: UPDATE: Police ID woman killed in Roanoke motorcycle crash Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026
