“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 3 min read Commanders’ throwback uniforms fuel debate over name, stadium future Ian Price July 14, 2025 1 min read A changing of the guard at Southwest Virginia Ballet Gene Marrano July 14, 2025 1 min read Jefferson Center unveils eclectic new season, announces ticket dates Ian Price July 11, 2025