COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Schedule of amounts associated with the entities off-balance sheet obligations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Fixed	$ 254,337	$ 249,233
Variable	577,180	531,873
Total	831,517	781,106
Commitments to Extend Credit [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Fixed	248,660	243,614
Variable	577,180	531,873
Total	825,840	775,487
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Fixed	5,677	5,619
Variable	0	0
Total	$ 5,677	$ 5,619