SECURITIES (Schedule of Carrying Value, Gross Unrealized Gains and Losses and Estimated Fair Value of Securities) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Securities held to maturity, at carrying value	$ 205,374	[1]
Held to maturity securities	209,437
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Securities held to maturity, at carrying value	205,374	[1]
Gross Unrealized Gains	5,748
Gross Unrealized Losses	(1,685)
Held to maturity securities	$ 209,437

[1] The carrying value includes $6.8 million of net unrealized gains present at the time of transfer from available for securities, net of any accretion.