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Note 7 - Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2008	Oct. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2011	Aug. 31, 2009
Core Deposits [Member] \| Fidelity [Member]
Note 7 - Intangible Assets (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles	$ 804	$ 2,300
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period	1 year 73 days
Core Deposits [Member] \| Virginia Heritage Bank [Member]
Note 7 - Intangible Assets (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles	4,400		4,600
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period	6 years
Core Deposits [Member] \| Branch Office [Member]
Note 7 - Intangible Assets (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles				215
Fidelity [Member]
Note 7 - Intangible Assets (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill	2,200				360
Virginia Heritage Bank [Member]
Note 7 - Intangible Assets (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 102,300		$ 102,300