INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for Less than 12 Months
Fair Value	$ 23,714	$ 8,027
Unrealized Losses	(349)	(29)
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for More than 12 Months
Fair Value	21	21
Unrealized Losses
Securities Total
Total Fair Value	23,735	8,048
Total Unrealized Losses	(349)	(29)
US government agencies
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for Less than 12 Months
Fair Value	1,892
Unrealized Losses	(108)
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for More than 12 Months
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
Securities Total
Total Fair Value	1,892
Total Unrealized Losses	(108)
Government sponsored MBS - Residential
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for Less than 12 Months
Fair Value	21,255	8,027
Unrealized Losses	(206)	(29)
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for More than 12 Months
Fair Value	21	21
Unrealized Losses
Securities Total
Total Fair Value	21,276	8,048
Total Unrealized Losses	(206)	(29)
Municipal securities - North Carolina
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for Less than 12 Months
Fair Value	567
Unrealized Losses	(35)
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for More than 12 Months
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
Securities Total
Total Fair Value	567
Total Unrealized Losses	$ (35)