Racist, Slavery-Themed Texts Sent To Residents: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from New Jersey:

1. A wave of racist messages has made its way around the country, touching New Jersey and other neighboring states. The FBI says it is investigating the incident. (Read more on Patch.)

2. Firefighters rushed to put out a car fire that had spread to another vehicle over the weekend, and said the flames may have started from one car parking on dry leaves. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Tony Soprano for president? Every presidential election has a slew of voters who are unhappy with the choice — see who residents of one New Jersey county wrote in this year. (Read more on Patch.)

4. A pedestrian was badly injured after being hit by a car and dragged down the sidewalk, officials said. (Read more on Patch.)

5. One Powerball player in New Jersey scored a $1 million prize over the weekend. (Read more on Patch.)