LOANS HELD FOR INVESTMENT AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Schedule of Composition of the Loan Portfolio) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	$ 2,546,118	$ 2,651,550
Commercial, Financial, Agricultural [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	180,341	189,208
Real Estate - Construction [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	146,920	219,994
Real Estate - Commercial Mortgage [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	768,731	779,095
Real Estate - Residential [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	1,025,690	1,042,504
Loans in process	5,600	13,600
Real Estate - Home Equity [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	240,897	220,064
Consumer [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total Loans	183,539	200,685
Overdraft balances	$ 1,200	$ 1,200