INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE (Schedule of Gross Gains, Gross Losses and Net Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]
Proceeds on sales	$ 19,542		$ 5,499
Gross gains	45		133
Gross losses	(333)		(14)
Net tax expense	$ (68)		$ 44

The tax expense related to the gain recognized on the sale of securities.

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE [Abstract]

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Amount of realized gain on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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Amount of realized loss on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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Amount of cash inflow from sale of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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