Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Narrative) (Details)

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2014
Core Deposits [Member]
Mar. 31, 2013
Core Deposits [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Core Deposits [Member]
Mar. 31, 2014
Core Deposits [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Mar. 31, 2014
Core Deposits [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Jan. 02, 2014
Acquisition Date, January 1, 2014 [Member]
StellarOne Bank [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]                  
Intangible assets, amortization period             4 years 14 years  
Intangible assets, amortization expense $ 2,616 $ 1,069   $ 2,600 $ 1,000 $ 3,800      
Impairment charges 0   0            
Core deposit intangible                 29,570
Goodwill $ 296,876 $ 59,400 $ 59,400           $ 237,476 [1]
[1] No goodwill is expected to be deductible for federal income tax purposes. The goodwill will be primarily allocated to the community bank segment.