“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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 AI steps in for candidate during unusual Virginia Lt. Gov. debate Web Staff October 24, 2025 1 min read W.E. Cundiff latest Roanoke County Public School to celebrate renovation and expansion Gene Marrano October 24, 2025 1 min read Downtown Roanoke’s brand new The Exchange Music Hall hosting New Year’s Show with Grace Potter Clark Palmer October 24, 2025
