PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Premises and Equipment
Gross premises and equipment	$ 135,498	$ 132,582
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(86,739)	(81,168)
Net premises and equipment	48,759	51,414
Land
Premises and Equipment
Gross premises and equipment	9,006	9,006
Office buildings and improvements
Premises and Equipment
Gross premises and equipment	91,512	89,846
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Premises and Equipment
Gross premises and equipment	$ 34,980	$ 33,730

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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