East Carolina University graduate Samantha Billings has a passion to keep people healthy and happy, and knows two ways to get the job done. One, become a doctor; two, open Sam and Mike’s Munchies — not necessarily in that order.

Billings (she’s Sam) and her college sweetheart turned business partner, Mike Kelly, are embarking on an entrepreneurial endeavor to bring healthy and tasty prepared snacks and foods to Greenville and beyond.

The two use specialized food preparation tools to transform raw, organic and gluten-free vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds into entrees, salads, side dishes, desserts and snacks.

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