Diwali Without Fireworks or Drones | Raleigh News

Morrisville’s Diwali celebration moves forward without fireworks or drones after a heated town council debate, sparked by Mayor TJ Cawley’s behind-the-scenes outreach to drone vendors — a move the town attorney warned was inappropriate for elected officials. While staff had quietly removed fireworks due to budget cuts and low attendance, the mayor sought a privately funded drone alternative, only revealing proposals afterward. The drone vendor later canceled its FAA request when the show was shelved. Experts confirm such vendor negotiations belong to administrative staff, not council members. Community views on drones vs. fireworks remain divided — some miss the spectacl...