After date for hearing has been set, continuances will not be granted by the Commission except for good and sufficient cause.
Application for a continuance may be made orally to the Commission at the time and place the hearing sought to be continued is set for hearing, or by request in writing filed with the Director, and served on opposing counsel or parties, presented as far in advance of date fixed for hearing as possible under the circumstances.
W. Va. Code R. § 171-2-18