OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES (Schedule of Components of Other Operating Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Other operating expenses
Professional and legal fees	$ 5,710	$ 5,062	$ 5,343
Trust department expense	3,837	3,570	3,531
Telephone	1,531	1,460	1,323
Advertising	1,872	1,882	1,288
Amortization of intangible assets	1,319	1,569	1,598
Branch restructure	565	201	228
Write-off of subordinated debt costs			648
Other operating expenses	10,258	9,249	8,865
Total other operating expenses	$ 25,092	$ 22,993	$ 22,824