“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 Countdown to Real ID deadline Denise Membreno May 5, 2025 1 min read Three men injured in overnight Roanoke shooting on Market Street Ian Price May 4, 2025 2 min read The Cans for Critters fundraiser helps the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke Denise Membreno May 2, 2025