COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Schedule of Amounts Associated with the Entities Off-Balance Sheet Obligations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Fixed	$ 213,699	$ 249,233
Variable	534,745	531,873
Total	748,444	781,106
Commitments to Extend Credit [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Fixed	207,605	243,614
Variable	534,745	531,873
Total	742,350	775,487
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Fixed	6,094	5,619
Variable	0	0
Total	$ 6,094	$ 5,619