INCOME TAXES - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for credit losses on loans and unfunded commitments	$ 22,685	$ 11,240
Deferred loan fees	62	1,077
Deferred compensation	2,636	836
Deferred Tax Assets, Investments	40,239	0
Net unrealized loss on available for sale securities	38,080	0
Other deferred assets	393	216
Total deferred tax assets	104,095	13,369
Deferred tax liabilities:
Core deposit intangible and other purchase accounting adjustments	(30,591)	(3,416)
Net unrealized gain on available for sale securities	0	(4,853)
Premises and equipment basis difference	(4,004)	(2,551)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(34,595)	(10,820)
Net deferred tax assets (recorded in other assets)	$ 69,500	$ 2,549