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 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Core Deposits [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Core Deposits [Member]
Sep. 30, 2014
Core Deposits [Member]
Sep. 30, 2013
Core Deposits [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Core Deposits [Member]
Sep. 30, 2014
Core Deposits [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Sep. 30, 2014
Core Deposits [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Jan. 01, 2014
StellarOne Bank [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]                          
Intangible assets, amortization period                     4 years 14 years  
Intangible assets, amortization expense $ 2,391 $ 921 $ 7,462 $ 2,912   $ 2,400 $ 921 $ 7,500 $ 2,900 $ 3,800      
Impairment charges     0                    
Core deposit intangible                         29,570
Goodwill $ 296,876   $ 296,876   $ 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.