SECURITIES (Schedule of Carrying Value, Gross Unrealized Gains and Losses and Estimated Fair Value of Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Mar. 31, 2019 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
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| Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items] | ||
| Total HTM securities | $ 559,380 | $ 492,272 |
| Gross Unrealized Gains | 25,226 | |
| Gross Unrealized (Losses) | 0 | |
| Estimated Fair Value | 584,606 | 499,501 |
| Obligations of states and political subdivisions | ||
| Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items] | ||
| Total HTM securities | 548,383 | 492,272 |
| Gross Unrealized Gains | 25,179 | 7,375 |
| Gross Unrealized (Losses) | 0 | (146) |
| Estimated Fair Value | 573,562 | $ 499,501 |
| Mortgage-backed securities | ||
| Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items] | ||
| Total HTM securities | 10,997 | |
| Gross Unrealized Gains | 47 | |
| Gross Unrealized (Losses) | 0 | |
| Estimated Fair Value | $ 11,044 |
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