NewsMilitary Actions Facebook Tweet Email NC soldier killed in Afghanistan Prev Next By: Holly Henry Posted at and last updated A soldier from North Carolina was killed in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense says 21-year-old Specialist Darrion Hicks from Raleigh died Thursday after being hit by a homemade bomb. Hicks was assigned to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command in Germany. Copyright 2024 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sign up for the Headlines Newsletter and receive up to date information. now signed up to receive the Headlines Newsletter. Click here to manage all Newsletters On 3 Nominate a teacher for a chance to have their school supply wish list cleared