PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Bank premises and equipment [Abstract]
Bank premises and equipment, gross	$ 52,099	$ 46,529
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(27,536)	(24,720)
Bank premises and equipment, net	24,563	21,809
Land [Member]
Bank premises and equipment [Abstract]
Bank premises and equipment, gross	6,182	4,445
Building and Improvements [Member]
Bank premises and equipment [Abstract]
Bank premises and equipment, gross	16,364	14,259
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Bank premises and equipment [Abstract]
Bank premises and equipment, gross	7,238	6,905
Furniture and Equipment [Member]
Bank premises and equipment [Abstract]
Bank premises and equipment, gross	21,931	20,365
Construction in Process [Member]
Bank premises and equipment [Abstract]
Bank premises and equipment, gross	$ 384	$ 555

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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