Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES (Summary of Other Operating Expenses) (Details)

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OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES (Summary of Other Operating Expenses) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Other Operating Expenses      
Printing, postage, and supplies $ 2,970 $ 2,649 $ 2,179
Communications expense 2,681 3,070 2,931
Technology and data processing 7,754 7,510 7,795
Professional services 3,419 3,035 2,989
Marketing and advertising expense 4,312 5,473 5,869
FDIC assessment premiums and other insurance 3,110 2,373 4,936
Other taxes 3,181 3,017 2,838
Loan related expenses 2,447 2,254 2,058
OREO and credit-related expenses 4,880 [1] 4,639 [1] 5,668 [1]
Amortization of intangible assets 3,831 5,336 6,522
Acquisition and conversion costs 2,132   426
Other expenses 7,776 6,074 5,715
Total other operating expenses $ 48,493 $ 45,430 $ 49,926
[1] OREO related costs include foreclosure related expenses, gains/losses on the sale of OREO, valuation reserves, and asset resolution related legal expenses.