INCOME TAXES - Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred income tax assets:
Funded credit loss reserves	$ 6,371	$ 5,268
Unfunded credit loss reserves	324	0
Deferred compensation	1,445	1,269
Intangible assets created from asset purchase	22	28
Loans purchased at a premium	18	34
Restricted stock	317	248
Deferred origination fees	1,612	1,348
Net loss on fair market adjustments	7	130
Employee retention credit	1,016	0
Unrealized loss on securities available for sale	2,944	3,882
Other	36	0
Deferred tax assets, gross	14,112	12,207
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Loans purchased at a discount	90	96
Depreciation	174	239
Intangible assets created from stock purchase	235	321
Investment tax credit	230	142
Other	0	27
Deferred tax liabilities, gross	729	825
Net deferred income tax asset	$ 13,383	$ 11,382