“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 Congressional candidate voices support for Virginia Tech professor who was the subject of an alleged racist attack Clark Palmer February 12, 2026 0 Barn fire on property where Homeplace Restaurant set to reopen soon Gene Marrano February 12, 2026 0 Star City Golf does brisk business as winter weather drew people in from the cold Gene Marrano February 12, 2026 0