PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Schedule of Premises and equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total Premises and Equipment	$ 54,290	$ 48,525
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(19,225)	(16,656)
Total Premises and Equipment, net	35,065	31,869
Furniture and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total Premises and Equipment	16,175	14,451
Land, building and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total Premises and Equipment	13,479	13,479
Leasehold Improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total Premises and Equipment	$ 24,636	$ 20,595