From My Personal Experience
Hi. I went to college in Wheeling but live in NC now. I think that you'll find the area to be a pleasant surprise as far as teaching goes(I am a teacher.). WV has union and doesn't require as much non-teaching duties as are required in the south; it was shocking to see how much is required and how little support is available in comparison to a union state.
As far as the area goes, Wheeling is a bit run down looks wise. Things are older and more settled than what you might be used to. However, Wheeling is a very safe city. We used to go out all hours of the night, and there were never any problems.
Wheeling is also about an hour from Pittsburgh, and there are museums, etc. if you're into that. Wheeling also has a strong community arts support system.
There aren't any suburbs of Wheeling really. I would say that you don't want to live on Wheeling Island.
You don't have to really worry about crime or anything like that.
Ohio County vs. Marshall County...Marshall County is a bit rednecky; I think that Ohio County would be a better choice to raise a family. Marshall is more rural.
I don't know what you're used to at home, but though an economically depressed area, Wheeling is low-cost and safe.
Please feel free to ask more questions if you have them.
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