Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Shares issued in the acquisition of Hampton State Bank (in shares)		273,476
Cash dividend declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.46	$ 0.23

Number of shares of stock issued during the period pursuant to acquisitions.

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