SECURITIES (Schedule of Carrying Value, Gross Unrealized Gains and Losses and Estimated Fair Value of Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Total securities held to maturity		$ 202,917	$ 205,374
Estimated Fair Value		211,949	209,437
Held to maturity securities unrealized gains before tax	$ 8,100	5,900
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Total securities held to maturity		202,917	205,374
Gross Unrealized Gains		9,153	5,748
Gross Unrealized (Losses)		(121)	(1,685)
Estimated Fair Value		$ 211,949	$ 209,437