“The Ambassador’s Dog” is a tale that begins in the Himalayas – and ends in Virginia Gene Marrano December 10, 2020 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Truck accident blocks southbound US 220 near Tanglewood MallNext: UPDATE: Police ID woman killed in Roanoke motorcycle crash Related Stories 1 min read FloydFest25 Aurora July 23-27. Ticket prizes go up July 1st Denise Membreno June 30, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City murder suspect in custody following manhunt Web Staff June 30, 2025 1 min read Miss America, Miss Virginia, and Miss Virginia’s Teen talk service, sisterhood, and pageant week in Roanoke Ian Price June 27, 2025