Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details)

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INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax [Abstract]      
Tax Expense at Federal Statutory Rate $ 13,411 $ 8,625 $ 10,385
Increases (Decreases) Resulting From:      
Tax-Exempt Interest Income (259) (248) (271)
State Taxes, Net of Federal Benefit 1,218 94 819
Other (1,695) (546) 375
Change in Valuation Allowance 259 23 8
Tax-Exempt Cash Surrender Value Life Insurance Benefit (187) (175) (173)
Noncontrolling Interest 293 25 (1,308)
Actual Tax Expense $ 13,040 $ 7,798 $ 9,835