PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, Condensed Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS [Abstract]
Cash	$ 41,443	$ 33,888
Premises and equipment	24,224	19,841
Other assets	1,478	1,152
Total assets	1,496,193	1,244,693
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
Other liabilities	4,237	3,958
Other borrowed funds	8,859	11,292
Total liabilities	1,322,009	1,097,461
Stockholders' equity [Abstract]
Common stock	109,911	69,319
Retained earnings	66,195	77,592
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,922)	321
Total stockholders' equity	174,184	147,232	$ 145,782	$ 146,940
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,496,193	1,244,693
Parent Company [Member]
ASSETS [Abstract]
Cash	6,699	5,424
Investment in subsidiaries	181,520	153,026
Premises and equipment	293	230
Other assets	427	358
Total assets	188,939	159,038
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
Other liabilities	812	806
Other borrowed funds	8,600	11,000
Subordinated debt	5,343	0
Total liabilities	14,755	11,806
Stockholders' equity [Abstract]
Common stock	109,911	69,319
Retained earnings	66,195	77,592
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,922)	321
Total stockholders' equity	174,184	147,232
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 188,939	$ 159,038