EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Basic:
Net income/(loss)	$ (4,139)	$ (11,904)	$ (4,429)	$ (13,974)
Less:
Preferred stock dividends	(250)	(250)	(500)	(500)
Accretion on preferred stock discount	(13)	(13)	(27)	(27)
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$ (4,402)	$ (12,167)	$ (4,956)	$ (14,501)
Weighted average common shares (in shares)	4,767,464	4,739,700	4,764,240	4,737,761
Diluted:
Weighted average common shares (in shares)	4,767,464	4,739,700	4,764,240	4,737,761
Dilutive effect of stock options and warrants (in shares)	0	0	0	0
Weighted average common and incremental shares (in shares)	4,767	4,740	4,764	4,738
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.92)	$ (2.57)	$ (1.04)	$ (3.06)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.92)	$ (2.57)	$ (1.04)	$ (3.06)