LOANS HELD FOR INVESTMENT AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Schedule of Composition of the Loan Portfolio) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	$ 2,651,550	$ 2,733,918
Commercial, Financial, Agricultural [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	189,208	225,190
Real Estate - Construction [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	219,994	196,091
Real Estate - Commercial Mortgage [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	779,095	825,456
Real Estate - Residential [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	1,042,504	1,004,219
Loans in process	13,600	3,200
Real Estate - Home Equity [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	220,064	210,920
Consumer [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	200,685	272,042
Overdraft balances	$ 1,200	$ 1,000