PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment at December 31 were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	2023		2022
Land and land improvements	$	48,575	$	49,016
Buildings	162,423		157,620
Furniture and fixtures	72,580		69,855
Leasehold improvements	32,060		32,515
Construction in progress	8,413		5,644
	324,051		314,650
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	129,311		125,570
Total	$	194,740	$	189,080

Depreciation expense recorded on premises and equipment in 2023, 2022 and 2021 was $13.3 million, $12.9 million and $14.1 million, respectively.