LEASES - Schedule of Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Operating
2024	$ 11,217
2025	9,861
2026	7,966
2027	7,064
2028	6,508
Thereafter	15,811
Total lease payments	58,427
Less: Interest	(11,740)
Present value of lease liabilities	46,687
Financing
2024	142
2025	75
2026	6
2027	0
2028	0
Thereafter	0
Total lease payments	223
Less: Interest	(7)
Present value of lease liabilities	216
Total
2024	11,359
2025	9,936
2026	7,972
2027	7,064
2028	6,508
Thereafter	15,811
Total lease payments	58,650
Less: Interest	(11,747)
Total lease liabilities	$ 46,903	$ 36,888

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