* State Treasurer Richard Moore ("press-shy") asks the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate the CEO of Countrywide Financial for selling stock. (The Street)

* Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler bets two-headed raccoon, etc., will help draw 1 million to State Fair — 100,000 than the state record. (N&O)

* U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick gives emotional tribute at the funeral of her close friend, U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Davis of Virginia, who died of breast cancer. (Washington Times)

* Former Sen. Richard Burr aide Dan Woodley has taken a job for Crosby-Volmer International Communications, a public relations firm in D.C. (Roll Call)