EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Estimated Unamortized Compensation Expense Recognized in Future) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Estimated unamortized compensation expense recognized in future
2023	$ 9,922
2024	4,215
2025	618
2026	9
Total	14,764
Restricted Stock
Estimated unamortized compensation expense recognized in future
2023	5,303
2024	3,155
2025	618
2026	9
Total	9,085
Performance Stock
Estimated unamortized compensation expense recognized in future
2023	1,853
2024	1,060
Total	2,913
Stock Options
Estimated unamortized compensation expense recognized in future
2023	2,766
Total	$ 2,766