PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Premises and equipment
Total cost	$ 100,810	$ 97,565
Accumulated depreciation	(44,853)	(43,464)
Net	55,957	54,101
Depreciation expense	5,783	5,440	5,074
Operating Leases
Rent expense	1,056	1,126	933
Rent commitments, before considering renewal options
2014	1,087
2015	931
2016	659
2017	445
2018	411
Thereafter	1,245
Total	4,778
Land
Premises and equipment
Total cost	14,445	14,090
Buildings
Premises and equipment
Total cost	50,638	48,640
Furniture and equipment
Premises and equipment
Total cost	$ 35,727	$ 34,835