TERM DEBT (Schedule of Other Borrowings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 372,396	$ 371,753
Advances from the FHLB
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate	3.03%
Long-term debt	$ 0	740
Trust preferred securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	149,288	148,284
Contracts payable for purchase of real estate and other assets
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	80	82
Subordinated notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 223,028	$ 222,647