INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance	$ 398,406	$ 402,372	$ 392,365	$ 410,115
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,606)	(8,471)	(231)	(19,038)
Balance	393,216	396,753	393,216	396,753
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(26,081)		(26,081)		$ (25,850)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance	(23,475)	(9,455)	(25,850)	1,112
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,606)	(8,471)	(231)	(19,038)
Balance	(26,081)	(17,926)	(26,081)	(17,926)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance	(23,475)	(9,455)	(25,850)	1,112
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(2,606)		(231)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(8,471)		(19,038)
Balance	$ (26,081)	$ (17,926)	$ (26,081)	$ (17,926)