Shore Bancshares (SHBI) 10-K 16 Mar 18 2017 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Feb. 28, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Registrant Name	SHORE BANCSHARES INC
Entity Central Index Key	1,035,092
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Trading Symbol	shbi
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		12,735,918
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Public Float			$ 203,644,667
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$ 21,534	$ 14,596
Interest-bearing deposits with other banks	10,286	61,342
Cash and cash equivalents	31,820	75,938
Investment securities:
Available for sale, at fair value	196,955	163,902
Held to maturity, at amortized cost - fair value of $6,391 (2017) and $6,806 (2016)	6,247	6,704
Loans	1,093,514	871,525
Less: allowance for credit losses	(9,781)	(8,726)
Loans, net	1,083,733	862,799
Premises and equipment, net	23,054	16,558
Goodwill	27,618	11,931
Other intangible assets, net	4,719	1,079
Other real estate owned, net	1,794	2,477
Other assets	17,920	18,883
TOTAL ASSETS	1,393,860	1,160,271
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing	328,322	261,575
Interest-bearing	874,459	735,914
Total deposits	1,202,781	997,489
Short-term borrowings	21,734	3,203
Other liabilities	5,609	5,280
TOTAL LIABILITIES	1,230,124	1,005,972
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; shares authorized - 35,000,000; shares issued and outstanding - 12,688,224 (2017) and 12,664,797 (2016)	127	127
Additional paid in capital	65,256	64,201
Retained earnings	99,662	90,964
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,309)	(993)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	163,736	154,299
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 1,393,860	$ 1,160,271

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Investment securities held to maturity	$ 6,391	$ 6,806
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	35,000,000	35,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued	12,688,224	12,664,797
Common stock, shares outstanding	12,688,224	12,664,797

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans	$ 43,617	$ 37,155	$ 35,126
Interest and dividends on investment securities:
Taxable	3,847	3,195	3,602
Tax-exempt	3	7	10
Interest on federal funds sold		6	3
Interest on deposits with other banks	334	289	130
Total interest income	47,801	40,652	38,871
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on deposits	2,242	2,389	3,331
Interest on short-term borrowings	31	14	15
Total interest expense	2,273	2,403	3,346
NET INTEREST INCOME	45,528	38,249	35,525
Provision for credit losses	2,291	1,848	2,075
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES	43,237	36,401	33,450
NONINTEREST INCOME
Service charges on deposit accounts	3,628	3,465	2,867
Trust and investment fee income	1,532	1,442	1,627
Gains on sales of investment securities	5	30
Gain on sale of credit card portfolio		198
Insurance agency commissions	8,837	8,551	8,274
Other noninterest income	3,748	2,959	2,648
Total noninterest income	17,750	16,645	15,416
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and wages	20,011	17,626	17,540
Employee benefits	4,645	3,993	3,905
Occupancy expense	2,696	2,452	2,420
Furniture and equipment expense	1,035	963	926
Data processing	3,680	3,496	3,260
Directors' fees	380	511	470
Amortization of other intangible assets	314	131	133
FDIC insurance premium expense	599	696	1,214
Write-downs of other real estate owned	272	505	291
Legal and professional fees	2,308	1,875	2,380
Other noninterest expenses	5,262	4,899	4,811
Total noninterest expense	41,202	37,147	37,350
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	19,785	15,899	11,516
Income tax expense	8,523	6,261	4,408
NET INCOME	$ 11,262	$ 9,638	$ 7,108
Basic net income per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.89	$ 0.76	$ 0.56
Diluted net income per common share (in dollars per share)	0.89	0.76	0.56
Dividends paid per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.22	$ 0.14	$ 0.04

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 11,262	$ 9,638	$ 7,108
Securities available for sale:
Unrealized holding (losses) gains on available-for-sale-securities	(150)	(1,543)	(725)
Tax effect	45	622	293
Reclassification of gains recognized in net income (loss)	(5)	(30)
Tax effect	2	12
Amortization of unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity securities	(30)	(29)	(76)
Tax effect	(12)	(12)	(31)
Net of tax amount	(90)	(922)	(387)
Total other comprehensive (loss)	(90)	(922)	(387)
Comprehensive income	$ 11,172	$ 8,716	$ 6,721

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHAN

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Total
Balances at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 126	$ 63,532	$ 76,495	$ 316	$ 140,469
Net income			7,108		7,108
Other comprehensive income				(387)	(387)
Stock-based compensation		283			283
Cash dividends declared			(506)		(506)
Balances at Dec. 31, 2015	126	63,815	83,097	(71)	146,967
Net income			9,638		9,638
Other comprehensive income				(922)	(922)
Common shares issued for employee stock- based awards		53			53
Stock-based compensation	1	333			334
Cash dividends declared			(1,771)		(1,771)
Balances at Dec. 31, 2016	127	64,201	90,964	(993)	154,299
Net income			11,262		11,262
Other comprehensive income				(90)	(90)
Reclass of stranded tax effects from change in tax tax rate			226	(226)
Stock-based compensation		1,055			1,055
Cash dividends declared			(2,790)		(2,790)
Balances at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 127	$ 65,256	$ 99,662	$ (1,309)	$ 163,736

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 11,262	$ 9,638	$ 7,108
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net accretion of acquistion accounting estimates	(506)
Provision for credit losses	2,291	1,848	2,075
Depreciation and amortization	1,649	2,449	2,434
Net amortization of securities	(820)	22	99
Stock-based compensation expense	1,055	334	283
Deferred income tax expense	4,476	5,717	3,874
(Gains) on sales of securities	(5)	(30)
Losses on disposals of premises and equipment	22		18
Losses on sales of other real estate owned	207	363	171
(Gain) on sale of credit card portfolio		(198)
Net changes in:
Accrued interest receivable	(827)	(218)	205
Other assets	(3,330)	(98)	(870)
Accrued interest payables	(9)	(32)	(66)
Other liabilities	331	(729)	(15)
Net cash provided by operating activities	17,436	19,022	15,118
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from maturities and principal payments of investment securities available for sale	46,484	59,989	68,395
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale	4,000	3,961
Purchases of investment securities available for sale	(84,499)	(18,120)	(46,102)
Proceeds from maturities and principal payments of investment securities held to maturity	479	376	432
Purchases of securities held to maturity		(3,000)
Proceeds from the sale of credit card portfolio		1,428
Net change in loans	(100,038)	(81,369)	(88,595)
Purchases of premises and equipment	(1,259)	(699)	(1,518)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned	571	3,700	2,040
Cash received in branch acquisition (net of cash paid)	64,045
Net cash used in investing activities	(70,217)	(33,734)	(65,348)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Noninterest-bearing deposits	32,185	31,890	35,872
Interest-bearing deposits	(39,263)	(9,864)	(9,412)
Short-term borrowings	18,531	(3,469)	1,864
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock		53
Common stock dividends paid	(2,790)	(1,771)	(506)
Net cash used in financing activities	8,663	16,839	27,818
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(44,118)	2,127	(22,412)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR	75,938	73,811	96,223
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR	31,820	75,938	73,811
Supplemental cash flows information:
Interest paid	2,368	2,434	3,413
Interest Paid, Total	2,368	2,434	3,413
Income taxes paid	3,900	435	518
Transfers from loans to other real estate owned	95	2,289	2,773
Change in unrealized (gain) loss on securities available for sale	(155)	(1,664)	119
Amortization of unrealized loss on securities transferred from available for sale to held to maturity	30	$ 29	$ 76
Branch purchase:
Tangible assets acquired (net of cash received)	129,188
Identifiable intangible assets acquired	3,954
Liabilities assumed	$ 212,463

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Shore Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to in these Notes as the “Company”), with all significant intercompany transactions eliminated. The investments in subsidiaries are recorded on the Company’s books (Parent only) on the basis of its equity in the net assets of the subsidiaries. The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). For purposes of comparability, certain reclassifications have been made to amounts previously reported to conform with the current period presentation.  Effective July 1, 2016, the Company’s two bank subsidiaries, The Talbot Bank of Easton Maryland and CNB were consolidated into one bank known as Shore United Bank. In these notes to the consolidated financial statements, the term “the Bank” refers to Shore United Bank, unless the context requires stipulating results of the individual banks before the consolidation occurred.  Nature of Operations The Company engages in the banking business through Shore United Bank, a Maryland commercial bank with trust powers. The Company’s primary source of revenue is interest earned on commercial, real estate and consumer loans made to customers located in Maryland, Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Virginia . The Company engages in the insurance business through an insurance producer firm, The Avon-Dixon Agency, LLC, (“Avon-Dixon”) with two specialty lines, Elliott Wilson Insurance (Trucking) and Jack Martin Associates (Marine); and an insurance premium finance company, Mubell Finance, LLC (“Mubell”) (Avon-Dixon and Mubell are collectively referred to as the “Insurance Subsidiaries”). Avon-Dixon and Mubell are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Shore Bancshares, Inc. The Company engages in the trust services business through the trust department at Shore United Bank under the trade name Wye Financial & Trust. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and affect the reported amounts of revenues earned and expenses incurred during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates that could change significantly relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the determination of fair values related to impaired loans and other real estate owned, fair values initially assigned in an acquisition and subsequent evaluations of the related goodwill and intangible assets for impairment, and the valuation of deferred tax assets.  Investment Securities Available for Sale Investment securities available for sale are stated at estimated fair value based on quoted prices. They represent those securities which management may sell as part of its asset/liability management strategy or which may be sold in response to changing interest rates, changes in prepayment risk or other similar factors. Realized gains and losses are recorded in noninterest income and are determined on a trade date basis using the specific identification method. Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted into interest income using the interest method over the expected lives of the individual securities. Interest and dividends on investment securities are recognized in interest income on an accrual basis. Net unrealized holding gains and losses on these securities are reported as accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of stockholders’ equity, net of related income taxes. Declines in the fair value of individual available-for-sale securities below their cost that are other than temporary result in write-downs of the individual securities to their fair value and are reflected in earnings as realized losses. Factors affecting the determination of whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred include a downgrade of the security by a rating agency, a significant deterioration in the financial condition of the issuer, or a determination that management has the intent to sell the security or will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost. Investment Securities Held to Maturity Investment securities held to maturity are stated at cost adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the terms of the securities. The Company intends and has the ability to hold such securities until maturity. Declines in the fair value of individual held-to-maturity securities below their cost that are other than temporary result in write-downs of the individual securities to their fair value. Factors affecting the determination of whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred include a downgrade of the security by a rating agency, a significant deterioration in the financial condition of the issuer, or a determination that management has the intent to sell the security or will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost. Loans Loans are stated at their principal amount outstanding net of any deferred fees, premiums, discounts and costs and net of any partial charge-offs . Interest income on loans is accrued at the contractual rate based on the principal amount outstanding. Fees charged and costs capitalized for originating loans are being amortized substantially on the interest method over the term of the loan. A loan is placed on nonaccrual (i.e., interest income is no longer accrued) when it is specifically determined to be impaired or when principal or interest is delinquent for 90 days or more, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Any unpaid interest previously accrued on those loans is reversed from income. Interest payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied as a reduction of the loan principal balance unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis. Loans are returned to accrual status when all principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. A loan is considered impaired if it is probable that the Company will not collect all principal and interest payments according to the loan’s contractual terms. An impaired loan may show deficiencies in the borrower’s overall financial condition, payment history, support available from financial guarantors and/or the fair market value of collateral. The impairment of a loan is measured at the present value of expected future cash flows using the loan’s effective interest rate, or at the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Generally, the Company measures impairment on such loans by reference to the fair value of the collateral. Once the amount of impairment has been determined, the uncollectible portion is charged off. Income on impaired loans is recognized on a cash basis, and payments are first applied against the principal balance outstanding (i.e., placing impaired loans on nonaccrual status). Generally, interest income is not recognized on impaired loans unless the likelihood of further loss is remote. The allowance for credit losses may include specific reserves related to impaired loans. Specific reserves remain until charge offs are made. Impaired loans do not include groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans such as residential mortgage and consumer installment loans that are evaluated collectively for impairment. Reserves for probable credit losses related to these loans are based on historical loss ratios and an analysis of qualitative factors and are included in the formula portion of the allowance for credit losses. See additional discussion below under the section, “Allowance for Credit Losses”. A loan is considered a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) if a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and a creditor has granted a concession. Concessions may include interest rate reductions or below market interest rates, principal forgiveness, restructuring amortization schedules and other actions intended to minimize potential losses. Loans are identified to be restructured when signs of impairment arise such as borrower interest rate reduction request, slowness to pay, or when an inability to repay becomes evident. The terms being offered are evaluated to determine if they are more liberal than those that would be indicated by policy or industry standards for similar, untroubled credits. In those situations where the terms or the interest rates are considered to be more favorable than industry standards or the current underwriting guidelines of the Company’s banking subsidiary, the loan is classified as a TDR. All loans designated as TDRs are considered impaired loans and may be on either accrual or nonaccrual status. In instances where the loan has been placed on nonaccrual status, six consecutive months of timely payments are required prior to returning the loan to accrual status. All loans classified as TDRs which are restructured and accrue interest under revised terms require a full and comprehensive review of the borrower’s financial condition, capacity for repayment, realistic assessment of collateral values, and the assessment of risk entered into any workout agreement. Current financial information on the borrower, guarantor, and underlying collateral is analyzed to determine if it supports the ultimate collection of principal and interest. For commercial loans, the cash flows are analyzed, both for the underlying project and globally. For consumer loans, updated salary, credit history and cash flow information is obtained. Current market conditions are also considered. Following a full analysis, the determination of the appropriate loan structure is made. The Company does not participate in any specific government or Company sponsored loan modification programs. All TDR loan agreements are contracts negotiated with each of the borrowers. Allowance for Credit Losses The allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level believed adequate by management to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date and is based on the size and current risk characteristics of the loan portfolio, an assessment of individual problem loans and actual loss experience, current economic events in specific industries and geographical areas, including unemployment levels, and other pertinent factors, including regulatory guidance and general economic conditions and other observable data. Determination of the allowance is inherently subjective as it requires significant estimates, including the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows or collateral value of impaired loans, estimated losses on pools of homogeneous loans that are based on historical loss experience, and consideration of current economic trends, all of which may be susceptible to significant change. Loans, or portions thereof, that are considered uncollectible are charged off against the allowance, while recoveries of amounts previously charged off are credited to the allowance. The criteria for charge offs are addressed in the Bank ’s Collection and Workout Policy. Per the policy, the recognition of the loss of loans or portions of loans will occur when there is a reasonable probability of loss. When the amount of loss can be readily calculated, the loss will be recognized. In cases where a probable charge-off amount cannot be calculated, specific reserves will be maintained. A provision for credit losses is charged to income based on management’s periodic evaluation of the factors previously mentioned, as well as other pertinent factors. Evaluations are conducted at least quarterly and more often if deemed necessary.  The allowance for credit losses is an estimate of the losses that may be sustained in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on two basic principles of accounting: (i) Topic 450, “ Contingencies ”, of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), which requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and estimable; and (ii) ASC Topic 310, “ Receivables ”, which requires that losses be accrued based on the differences between the loan balance and the value of collateral, present value of future cash flows or values that are observable in the secondary market. Management uses many factors to estimate the inherent loss that may be present in our loan portfolio, including economic conditions and trends, the value and adequacy of collateral, the volume and mix of the loan portfolio, and our internal loan processes. Actual losses could differ significantly from management’s estimates. In addition, GAAP itself may change from one previously acceptable method to another. Although the economics of transactions would be the same, the timing of events that would impact the transactions could change. Three basic components comprise our allowance for credit losses: (i) the specific allowance; (ii) the historical formula allowance; and (iii) the qualitative formula allowance. Each component is determined based on estimates that can and do change when the actual events occur. The specific allowance is established against impaired loans (i.e., nonaccrual loans and troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”)) based on our assessment of the losses that may be associated with the individual loans. The specific allowance remains until charge-offs are made. An impaired loan may show deficiencies in the borrower’s overall financial condition, payment history, support available from financial guarantors and/or the fair market value of collatera l  The historical formula allowance is used to estimate the loss on internally risk-rated loans, exclusive of those identified as impaired. Loans are grouped by type (construction, residential real estate, commercial real estate, commercial or consumer). Each loan type is assigned allowance factors based on management’s estimate of the risk, complexity and size of individual loans within a particular category using average historical charge-offs by segment over the last 16 quarters. Loans identified as pass-watch, special mention, substandard, and doubtful are considered to have elevated credit risk. These loans are assigned higher allowance factors than favorably rated loans due to management’s concerns regarding collectability or management’s knowledge of particular elements regarding the borrower. The qualitative formula allowance captures losses that have impacted the portfolio but have yet to be recognized in either the specific or historical formula allowance. A pass-watch loan has adequate risk and may include loans which may have been upgraded from another higher risk category. A special mention loan has potential weaknesses that could result in a future loss to the Company if the weaknesses are realized. A substandard loan has certain deficiencies that could result in a future loss to the Company if these deficiencies are not corrected. A doubtful loan has enough risk that there is a high probability that the Company will sustain a loss.  Management has significant discretion in making the adjustments inherent in the determination of the provision and allowance for credit losses, including in connection with the valuation of collateral, the estimation of a borrower’s prospects of repayment, and the establishment of the allowance factors in the formula allowance and unallocated allowance components of the allowance. The establishment of allowance factors is a continuing exercise, based on management’s ongoing assessment of the totality of all factors, including, but not limited to, delinquencies, loss history, trends in volume and terms of loans, effects of changes in lending policy, the experience and depth of management, national and local economic trends, concentrations of credit, the quality of the loan review system and the effect of external factors such as competition and regulatory requirements, and their impact on the portfolio. Allowance factors may change from period to period, resulting in an increase or decrease in the amount of the provision or allowance, based on the same volume and classification of loans. Changes in allowance factors will have a direct impact on the amount of the provision, and a corresponding effect on net income. Errors in management’s perception and assessment of these factors and their impact on the portfolio could result in the allowance not being adequate to cover losses in the portfolio, and may result in additional provisions or charge-offs. Premises and Equipment Land is carried at cost and p remises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Useful lives range from three to 10 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment; three to five years for computer hardware and data handling equipment; and 10 to 40 years for buildings and building improvements. Land improvements are amortized over a period of 15 years and leasehold improvements are amortized over the term of the respective lease. Sale-leaseback transactions are considered normal leasebacks and any realized gains are deferred and amortized to other income on a straight-line basis over the initial lease term. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, while improvements which extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized and depreciated over the estimated remaining life of the asset. Long-lived assets are evaluated periodically for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairment exists when the expected undiscounted future cash flows of a long-lived asset are less than its carrying value. In that event, the Company recognizes a loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the estimated fair value of the asset. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Other intangible assets represent purchased assets that also lack physical substance but can be distinguished from goodwill because of contractual or other legal rights or because the asset is capable of being sold or exchanged either on its own or in combination with a related contract, asset or liability. Goodwill and other intangible assets are initially required to be recorded at fair value. Determining fair value is subjective, requiring the use of estimates, assumptions and management judgment. Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested at least annually for impairment,  usually during the third quarter, or on an interim basis if circumstances dictate. Intangible assets that have finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives and also are subject to impairment testing.  Impairment testing requires that the fair value of each of the Company’s reporting units be compared to the carrying amount of its net assets, including goodwill. The Company’s reporting units were identified based on an analysis of each of its individual operating segments (i.e., the Bank and Insurance Subsidiaries). If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than book value, an expense may be required to write down the related goodwill or purchased intangibles to record an impairment los s.  During the third quarter of 2017 and 2016 , goodwill and other intangible assets were subjected to the annual assessment for impairment. As a result of the assessment, it was determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair values of the Company’s reporting units were less than their carrying amounts so no impairment was recorded. Other Real Estate Owned Other real estate owned represents assets acquired in satisfaction of loans either by foreclosure or deeds taken in lieu of foreclosure. Properties acquired are recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs at the time of acquisition, establishing a new cost basis. Thereafter, costs incurred to operate or carry the properties as well as reductions in value as determined by periodic appraisals are charged to operating expense. Gains and losses resulting from the final disposition of the properties are included in noninterest income.  Short-Term Borrowings Short-term borrowings are comprised primarily of repurchase agreements. The repurchase agreements are securities sold to the Company’s customers, at the customers’ request, under a continuing “roll-over” contract that matures in one business day. The underlying securities sold are U.S. Government agency securities, which are segregated from the Company’s other investment securities by its safekeeping agents. Income Taxes The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method in accordance with required accounting guidance. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined by applying the applicable federal and state income tax rates to cumulative temporary differences. These temporary differences represent differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the corresponding tax bases of certain assets and liabilities. Deferred taxes result from such temporary differences. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the expected amount most likely to be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on the generation of a sufficient level of future taxable income, recoverable taxes paid in prior years and tax planning strategies. The Company evaluates all positive and negative evidence before determining if a valuation allowance is deemed necessary regarding the realization of deferred tax assets. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties as a component of tax expense. Significant judgement is required in evaluating the Company’s uncertain tax positions, determining its provision for income taxes and evaluating the impact of the Tax Act.  The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“ Tax Act ”) was enacted on December 22, 2017 and introduces significant changes to U.S. income tax law. Effective in 2018, the Tax Act reduces the U.S. statutory tax rate from 35% to 21% and creates new taxes on certain foreign-sourced earnings and certain related-party payments, which are referred to as the global intangible low-taxes income tax and base erosion tax, respectively. In addition, in 2017 the Company is subject to a one-time transition tax on accumulated foreign subsidiary earnings not previously subject to U.S. income tax. Accounting for the income tax effects of the Tax Act requires significant judgements and estimates in the interpretation and calculations of the provisions of the Tax Act.  Due to the timing of the enactment and the complexity involved in applying the provisions of the Tax Act, the Company ha s made reasonable estimates of the effects and recorded provisional amounts in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. As the Company collect s and prepare s the necessary data, and interpret s additional guidance issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS or other standard-setting bodies, it may make adjustments to the provisional amounts. Those adjustments may materially impact the provision for income taxes and the effective tax rate in the period in which the adjustments are made. The accounting for the tax effects of the enactment of the Tax Act will be completed in 2018.  Although the Company believe s it ha s adequately reserved for its uncertain tax positions, no assurance can be given that the final tax outcome of these matters will not be different. The Company adjust s these reserves in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the closing of a tax audit or the refinement of an estimate. To the extent that the final tax outcome of these matters is different than the amounts recorded, such differences will impact the provision for income taxes and the effective tax rate in the period in which such determination is made.  The provision for income taxes includes the impact of reserve provisions and changes in the reserves that are considered appropriate as well as the related net interest and penalt i es. In addition, the Company is subject to the continuous examination of its income tax returns by the IRS and other tax authorities which may asse r t assessments against the Company . The Company regularly assess es the likelihood of adverse outcome s resulting from these examinations and assessments to determine the adequacy of its provision for income taxes. The Company remains subject to examination for tax years ending on or after December 31, 2014. Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and does not include the effect of any potentially dilutive common stock equivalents. Included in this calculation due to dividend participation rights are restricted stock awards which have been granted. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding, adjusted for the effect of any potentially dilutive common stock equivalents. Transfers of Financial Assets Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (i) the assets have been isolated from the Company, (ii) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (iii) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits with other banks and federal funds sold are considered “cash and cash equivalents” for financial reporting purposes. Interest-bearing deposits with banks generally exceed balances that are recoverable under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance. Share- Based Compensation The Company may grant share-based compensation to employees and non-employee directors in the form of restricted stock, restricted stock units and stock options. The fair value of restricted stock is determined based on the closing price of the Parent’s common stock on the date of grant. The Company recognizes compensation expense related to restricted stock on a straight-line basis over the vesting period for service-based awards, plus additional recognition of costs associated with accelerated vesting based on the projected attainment of Company performance measures. Restricted stock units (“RSUs”) are payable solely in cash which are accounted for as other liabilities in the consolidated statements of condition. The fair value of RSUs is initially valued based on the closing price of the Parent’s common stock on the date of grant and is amortized in the statement of income over the vesting period. The RSUs are subsequently remeasured in the same manner described above at the end of each reporting period until settlement. The fair value of stock options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and related assumptions. The Company uses historical data to predict option exercise and employee termination behavior. Expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of the Parent’s common stock. The expected term of options granted is derived from actual historical exercise activity and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate is derived from the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant based on the expected life of the option. The dividend yield is equal to the dividend yield of the Parent’s common stock at the time of grant. The amortization of the expense related to stock options reflects estimated forfeitures, adjusted for actual forfeiture experience. Amortization expense related to stock options is recorded in the statements of income as a component of salaries and benefits for employees and as a component of other noninterest expense for non-employee directors, with a corresponding increase to capital surplus in shareholders’ equity. As the expense related to stock options is recognized, a deferred tax asset is established that represents an estimate of future income tax deductions from the release of restrictions or the exercise of stock options. See Note 13 for a further discussion. Fair Value The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value, with the measurements made on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Significant financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are investment securities available for sale. Impaired loans and other real estate owned are significant financial instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Company is required to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs, reducing subjectivity. See Note 21 for a further discussion of fair value. Advertising Costs Advertising costs are generally expensed as incurred. The Company incurred advertising costs of approximately $662 thousand, $528 thousand and $495 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 , respectively.  Comprehensive Income Changes in unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities is the only component of accumulated other comprehensive income for the Company. The amount reclassified out of other accumulated comprehensive income relating to a gain on call of available-for-sale securities was $5 thousand and $30 thousand for 2017 and 2016, respectively. The related tax effect for the reclassification was $2 thousand and $12 thousand for 2017 and 2016, respectively.   In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, “Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) . The Company early adopted this new standard in the current year. ASU 2018-01 requires reclassification from AOCI to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the impact of newly enacted federal corporate income tax rate on items included in AOCI. The amount of this reclassification in 2017 was $226 thousand.  Recent Accounting Standards ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” amendment requires entities to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2016. ASU 2015-14, “ Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Deferral of the Effective Date ” – ASU 2015-14 amendments defer the effective date of Update 2014-09 for all entities by one year. Public business entities, certain not-for-profit entities, and certain employee benefit plans should apply the guidance in ASU 2014-09 to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that report

BUSINESS COMBINATION

BUSINESS COMBINATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Business Combination [Abstract]
Business Combination	 N OTE 2 . B USINESS COMBINATION  Northwest Bank Branch Acquisition  On May 19, 2017, the Bank purchased three branches from Northwest Bank (“NWBI”) located in Arbutus, Elkridge, and Owings Mills, Maryland. Pursuant to the transaction, the Bank acquired $122.9 million in loans and $212.5 million in deposits, as well as the branch premises and equipment. In connection with its purchase of the branches from N WBI , the Bank received a cash payment from N WBI of $64.0 million, which was net of a premium paid on deposits of $17.2 million. In addition to the premium paid on deposits, other costs associated with the acquisition totaled $977 thousand. This acquisition provides the Bank with the opportunity to enhance its footprint in Maryland by extending its branch network across the Eastern Shore to the greater Baltimore area communities of Elkridge, Owings Mills and Arbutus.  The Company has accounted for the branch purchases under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with FASB ASC topic 805, “Business Combinations,” whereby the acquired assets and liabilities were recorded by the Bank at their estimated fair values as of their acquisition date.  The acquired assets and assumed liabilities of the NWBI branches were measured at estimated fair value. Management made significant estimates and exercised significant judgement in accounting for the acquisition of the NWBI branches. Management evaluated expected cash flows, prepayment speeds and estimated loss factors to measure fair values for loans. Deposits were valued based upon interest rates, original and remaining terms and maturities, as well as current rates for similar funds in the same markets. Premises were based on recent appraised values, whereas equipment was acquired based on the remaining book value from NWBI, which approximated fair value. Management engaged independent outside experts to provide the fair value estimates. Subsequent to the purchase, Management made a measurement period adjustment for deferred taxes related to intangible assets of $291 thousand.        The following table provides the purchase price as of the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated fair values, and the resulting goodwill of $15. 0 million recorded from the acquisition:     Purchase Price Consideration:  Cash consideration $ 17,186  Total purchase price for NWBI branch acquisition $ 17,186   Assets acquired at fair value:  Cash and cash equivalents $ 81,231  Loans 122,862  Premises and equipment, net 6,326  Core deposit intangible 3,954  Deferred tax assets 291  Total fair value of assets acquired $ 214,664   Liabilities assumed at fair value:  Deposits $ 212,456  Other liabilities 7  Total fair value of liabilities assumed $ 212,463   Net assets acquired at fair value: $ 2,201   Amount of goodwill resulting from acquisition $ 14,985  The total amount of goodwill arising from this transaction of $15. 0 million is expected to be deductible for tax purposes, pursuant to section 197 of the Internal Revenue Code.  Acquired loans  The following table outlines the contractually required payments receivable, cash flows we expect to receive, and the accretable yield for all NWBI loans as of the acquisition date.    Contractually  Required Cash Flows Carrying Value  Payments Expected To Be Accretable FMV of Loans  Receivable Collected Adjustments Receivable   Performing loans acquired $ 125,131 125,131 2,269 $ 122,862  The Company recorded all loans acquired at the estimated fair value on the purchase date with no carryover of the related allowance for loan losses. The Company only acquired loans which were deemed to be performing loans with no signs of credit deterioration.  The Company determined the net discounted value of cash flows on approximately 864 performing loans totaling $125.1 million. The valuation took into consideration the loans’ underlying characteristics, including account types, remaining terms, annual interest rates, interest types, past delinquencies, timing of principal and interest payments, current market rates, loan-to-value ratios, loss exposures, and remaining balances. These performing loans were segregated into pools based on loan and payment type. The effect of this fair valuation process was a net accretable discount adjustment of $2.3 million at acquisition.

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

INVESTMENT SECURITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
INVESTMENT SECURITIES [Abstract]
INVESTMENT SECURITIES	NOTE 3 . INVESTMENT SECURITIES The following table provides information on the amortized cost and estimated fair values of investment securities.    Gross Gross Estimated  Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair  (Dollars in thousands) Cost Gains Losses Value  Available-for-sale securities:  December 31, 2017  U.S. Government agencies $ 45,806 $ 23 $ 497 $ 45,332  Mortgage-backed 152,198 157 1,390 150,965  Equity 666 - 8 658  Total $ 198,670 $ 180 $ 1,895 $ 196,955   December 31, 2016  U.S. Government agencies $ 34,320 $ 56 $ 58 $ 34,318  Mortgage-backed 130,490 263 1,809 128,944  Equity 652 - 12 640  Total $ 165,462 $ 319 $ 1,879 $ 163,902   Held-to-maturity securities:  December 31, 2017  U.S. Government agencies $ 1,844 $ 21 $ - $ 1,865  States and political subdivisions 1,403 47 - 1,450  Other Debt Securities (1) 3,000 76 - 3,076  Total $ 6,247 $ 144 $ - $ 6,391   December 31, 2016  U.S. Government agencies $ 2,089 $ 26 $ - $ 2,115  States and political subdivisions 1,615 76 - 1,691  Other Debt Securities (1) 3,000 - - 3,000  Total $ 6,704 $ 102 $ - $ 6,806  (1) On December 15, 2016 the Company bought $3.0 million in subordinated notes from a local regional bank which it intends to hold to maturity of December 30, 2026.                       The following table provides information about gross unrealized losses and fair value by length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 201 7 .    Less than More than  12 Months 12 Months Total  Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized  (Dollars in thousands) Value Losses Value Losses Value Losses  December 31, 2017  Available-for-sale securities:  U.S. Government agencies $ 37,550 $ 453 $ 5,956 $ 44 $ 43,506 $ 497  Mortgage-backed 96,622 700 28,215 690 124,837 1,390  Equity securities - - 666 8 666 8  Total $ 134,172 $ 1,153 $ 34,837 $ 742 $ 169,009 $ 1,895   Less than More than  12 Months 12 Months Total  Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized  (Dollars in thousands) Value Losses Value Losses Value Losses  December 31, 2016  Available-for-sale securities:  U.S. Government agencies $ 11,926 $ 58 $ - $ 104 $ 11,926 $ 162  Mortgage-backed 100,237 1,546 9,208 263 109,445 1,809  Equity securities 640 12 - - 640 12  Total $ 112,803 $ 1,616 $ 9,208 $ 367 $ 122,011 $ 1,983   Held-to-maturity securities:  U.S. Government agencies $ 2,115 $ 78 $ - $ - $ 2,115 $ 78  All of the securities with unrealized losses in the portfolio have modest duration risk, low credit risk, and minimal losses when compared to total amortized cost. The unrealized losses on debt securities that exist are the result of market changes in interest rates since original purchase and are not related to credit concerns . Because the Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these securities before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be at maturity for debt securities, the Company considers the unrealized losses to be temporary. There were seventy-two securities in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2017.  The following table provides information on the amortized cost and estimated fair values of investment securities by maturity date at December 31, 201 7 .     Available for sale Held to maturity  Amortized Amortized  (Dollars in thousands) Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value  Due in one year or less $ 11,002 $ 10,969 $ - $ -  Due after one year through five years 34,964 34,475 902 935  Due after five years through ten years 39,573 39,252 501 515  Due after ten years 112,465 111,601 4,844 4,941  198,004 196,297 6,247 6,391  Equity securities 666 658 - -  Total $ 198,670 $ 196,955 $ 6,247 $ 6,391 The maturity dates for debt securities are determined using contractual maturity dates. The following table sets forth the amortized cost and estimated fair values of securities which have been pledged as collateral for obligations to federal, state and local government agencies, and other purposes as required or permitted by law, or sold under agreements to repurchase. All pledged securities are in the available-for-sale investment portfolio.    December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016  Amortized Amortized  (Dollars in thousands) Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value  Pledged available-for-sale securities $ 131,035 $ 129,880 $ 140,042 $ 138,875 There were no obligations of states or political subdivisions with carrying values, as to any issuer, exceeding 10% of stockhold ers’ equity at December 31, 2017 or 2016 . Proceeds from sales of investment securities were $0 , $4.0 million, and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 , respectively. Gross gains from sales and calls of investment securities were $5 thousand, $30 thousand and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 , respectively. There were no gross losses in 2017 , 2016 and 201 5 .

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES [Abstract]
LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES	NOTE 4 . LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES The Company makes residential mortgage, commercial and consumer loans to customers primarily in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Kent County, Queen Anne’s County, Caroline County, Talbot County and Dorchester County in Maryland, Kent County, Delaware and in Accomack County, Virginia. The following table provides information about the principal classes of the loan portfolio at December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016  Construction $ 125,746 $ 84,002  Residential real estate 399,190 325,768  Commercial real estate 464,887 382,681  Commercial 97,284 72,435  Consumer 6,407 6,639  Total loans 1,093,514 871,525  Allowance for credit losses (9,781) (8,726)  Total loans, net $ 1,083,733 $ 862,799  In the normal course of banking business, loans are made to officers and directors and their affiliated interests. These loans are made on substantially the same terms and conditions as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with persons who are not related to the Company and are not considered to involve more than the normal risk of collectibility. As of December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 , such loans outstanding, both direct and indirect (including guarantees), to directors, their associates and policy-making officers, totaled approximately $13.8 million and $13.3 million, respectively. During 2017 and 2016 , loan additions were approximately $2.3 million and $3.3 million, respectively, and loan repayments were approximately $1.8 million and $1.1 million, respectively. Due to the consolidation of the former Bank subsidiaries and their Board of Directors during 2016, many directors who served on those boards no longer serve as members of the new consolidated Bank as of December 31, 2016. This resulted in approximately $10.8 million in outstanding loans being excluded for reporting loans made to inside directors of the Company and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 . Net loan origination costs, included in balances above, totaled $609 thousand and $509 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Also included in total loans at December 31, 2017 were $108.1 million in loans, acquired in the current year as part of the NWBI branch acquisition. These balances are presented net of the related discount which totaled $1.8 million at December 31, 2017.  In the normal course of banking business, risks related to specific loan categories are as follows: Construction loans – Construction loans generally finance the construction of residential real estate for builders and individuals for single family dwellings. In addition, the Bank periodically finances the construction of commercial projects. Credit risk factors include the borrower’s ability to successfully complete the construction on time and within budget, changing market conditions which could affect the value and marketability of projects, changes in the borrower’s ability or willingness to repay the loan and potentially rising interest rates which can impact both the borrower’s ability to repay and the collateral value.  Residential real estate – Residential real estate loans are typically made to consumers and are secured by residential real estate. Credit risk arises from the borrower’s continuing financial stability, which can be adversely impacted by job loss, divorce, illness, or personal bankruptcy, among other factors. Also impacting credit risk would be a shortfall in the value of the residential real estate in relation to the outstanding loan balance in the event of a default or subsequent liquidation of the real estate collateral.  Commercial real estate – Commercial real estate loans consist of both loans secured by owner occupied properties and non-owner occupied properties where an established banking relationship exists and involves investment properties for warehouse, retail, and office space with a history of occupancy and cash flow. These loans are subject to adverse changes in the local economy and commercial real estate markets. Credit risk associated with owner occupied properties arises from the borrower’s financial stability and the ability of the borrower and the business to repay the loan. Non-owner occupied properties carry the risk of a tenant’s deteriorating credit strength, lease expirations in soft markets and sustained vacancies which can adversely impact cash flow . Commercial – Commercial loans are secured or unsecured loans for business purposes. Loans are typically secured by accounts receivable, inventory, equipment and/or other assets of the business. Credit risk arises from the successful operation of the business which may be affected by competition, rising interest rates, regulatory changes and adverse conditions in the local and regional economy.  Consumer – Consumer loans include home equity loans and lines, installment loans and personal lines of credit. Credit risk is similar to residential real estate loans above as it is subject to the borrower’s continuing financial stability and the value of the collateral securing the loan . The following tables include impairment information relating to loans and the allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    Residential Commercial  (Dollars in thousands) Construction real estate real estate Commercial Consumer Total  December 31, 2017  Loans individually  evaluated for impairment $ 6,975 $ 6,018 $ 4,967 $ 337 $ - $ 18,297  Loans collectively  evaluated for impairment 118,771 393,172 459,920 96,947 6,407 1,075,217  Total loans $ 125,746 $ 399,190 $ 464,887 $ 97,284 $ 6,407 $ 1,093,514   Allowance for credit  losses allocated to:  Loans individually  evaluated for impairment $ 500 $ 239 $ 33 $ 33 $ - $ 805  Loans collectively  evaluated for impairment 1,960 2,045 2,561 2,208 202 8,976  Total loans $ 2,460 $ 2,284 $ 2,594 $ 2,241 $ 202 $ 9,781      Residential Commercial  (Dollars in thousands) Construction real estate real estate Commercial Consumer Total  December 31, 2016  Loans individually  evaluated for impairment $ 8,007 $ 7,778 $ 6,088 $ - $ 99 $ 21,972  Loans collectively  evaluated for impairment 75,995 317,990 376,593 72,435 6,540 849,553  Total loans $ 84,002 $ 325,768 $ 382,681 $ 72,435 $ 6,639 $ 871,525   Allowance for credit  losses allocated to:  Loans individually  evaluated for impairment $ 1,639 $ 317 $ 185 $ - $ - $ 2,141  Loans collectively  evaluated for impairment 1,148 1,636 2,425 1,145 231 6,585  Total loans $ 2,787 $ 1,953 $ 2,610 $ 1,145 $ 231 $ 8,726      In the fourth quarter of 2017, management made a change to its method for calculating the allowance. This change and the effect on the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2017 was as follows: The Company added pass/watch credits to an existing pool that included loans that are risk rated as special mention and substandard to be collectively evaluated for impairment for both quantitative and qualitative factors. The Company believes that attributing additional reserves to this pool of loans better reflects the perceived risk for the total loan portfolio going forward, due to the significant organic loan growth over the past 24 months, the increase in pass/watch rated credits, and increasing balances/concentrations in certain segments of the loan portfolio. Creating this new pool, increased the provision for loan losses by $1.4 million compared to the prior methodology. The following table represents the effect on the loan loss provision as a result of these changes in methodology. It compares the methodology actually used for the year ended December 31, 2017to that used in prior periods.     Calculated Provision Calculated Provision  Based on Current Based on Prior  (Dollars in thousands) Methodology Methodology Difference  Construction $ (303) $ (653) $ 350  Residential real estate 736 753 (17)  Commercial real estate 53 (439) 492  Commercial 1,827 1,217 610  Consumer (22) (9) (13)  Total $ 2,291 $ 869 $ 1,422  The allowance for loan losses was 0.89% of total loans at December 31, 2017, compared to 1.00% at December 31, 2016. The following tables provide information on impaired loans and any related allowance by loan class as of December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 . The difference between the unpaid principal balance and the recorded investment is the amount of partial charge-offs that have been taken.    Recorded Recorded  Unpaid investment investment Average Interest  principal with no with an Related recorded income  (Dollars in thousands) balance allowance allowance allowance investment recognized  December 31, 2017  Impaired nonaccrual loans:  Construction $ 3,100 $ 182 $ 2,821 $ 459 $ 3,181 $ -  Residential real estate 1,620 1,482 - - 3,191 -  Commercial real estate 795 149 - - 542 -  Commercial 425 - 337 33 200 -  Consumer - - - - 41 -  Total $ 5,940 $ 1,813 $ 3,158 $ 492 $ 7,155 $ -   Impaired accruing TDRs:  Construction $ 3,972 $ 3,038 $ 934 $ 41 $ 4,067 $ 101  Residential real estate 4,536 2,042 2,494 239 3,831 161  Commercial real estate 4,818 4,084 734 33 4,860 185  Commercial - - - - - -  Consumer - - - - - -  Total $ 13,326 $ 9,164 $ 4,162 $ 313 $ 12,758 $ 447   Total impaired loans:  Construction $ 7,072 $ 3,220 $ 3,755 $ 500 $ 7,248 $ 101  Residential real estate 6,156 3,524 2,494 239 7,022 161  Commercial real estate 5,613 4,233 734 33 5,402 185  Commercial 425 - 337 33 200 -  Consumer - - - - 41 -  Total $ 19,266 $ 10,977 $ 7,320 $ 805 $ 19,913 $ 447      Recorded Recorded  Unpaid investment investment Average Interest  principal with no with an Related recorded income  (Dollars in thousands) balance allowance allowance allowance investment recognized  December 31, 2016  Impaired nonaccrual loans:  Construction $ 7,247 $ - $ 3,818 $ 1,621 $ 5,707 $ -  Residential real estate 4,013 1,957 1,946 166 3,500 -  Commercial real estate 1,801 959 193 117 2,144 -  Commercial - - - - 108 -  Consumer 99 99 - - 106 -  Total $ 13,160 $ 3,015 $ 5,957 $ 1,904 $ 11,565 $ -   Impaired accruing TDRs:  Construction $ 4,189 $ 3,479 $ 710 $ 18 $ 4,172 $ 96  Residential real estate 3,875 2,829 1,046 151 4,663 195  Commercial real estate 4,936 1,573 3,363 68 5,090 174  Commercial - - - - - -  Consumer - - - - - -  Total $ 13,000 $ 7,881 $ 5,119 $ 237 $ 13,925 $ 465   Total impaired loans:  Construction $ 11,436 $ 3,479 $ 4,528 $ 1,639 $ 9,879 $ 96  Residential real estate 7,888 4,786 2,992 317 8,163 195  Commercial real estate 6,737 2,532 3,556 185 7,234 174  Commercial - - - - 108 -  Consumer 99 99 - - 106 -  Total $ 26,160 $ 10,896 $ 11,076 $ 2,141 $ 25,490 $ 465  The following tables provide a roll-forward for troubled debt restructurings as of December 31, 201 7 and December 31, 201 6 .    1/1/2017 12/31/2017  TDR New Disbursements Charge Reclassifications/ TDR Related  (Dollars in thousands) Balance TDRs (Payments) offs Transfer In/(Out) Payoffs Balance Allowance  For the year ended  December 31, 2017  Accruing TDRs  Construction $ 4,189 $ - $ (25) $ - $ (58) $ (134) $ 3,972 $ 41  Residential real estate 3,875 - (333) (89) 1,535 (452) 4,536 239  Commercial real estate 4,936 - (118) - - - 4,818 33  Commercial - - - - - - - -  Consumer - - - - - - - -  Total $ 13,000 $ - $ (476) $ (89) $ 1,477 $ (586) $ 13,326 $ 313   Nonaccrual TDRs  Construction $ 3,818 $ - $ (890) $ - $ (50) $ - $ 2,878 $ 459  Residential real estate 1,603 - (68) - (1,535) - - -  Commercial real estate 83 - - - - - 83 -  Commercial - 345 (8) - - - 337 33  Consumer - - - - - - - -  Total $ 5,504 $ 345 $ (966) $ - $ (1,585) $ - $ 3,298 $ 492   Total $ 18,504 $ 345 $ (1,442) $ (89) $ (108) $ (586) $ 16,624 $ 805    1/1/2016 12/31/16  TDR New Disbursements Charge Reclassifications/ TDR Related  (Dollars in thousands) Balance TDRs (Payments) offs Transfer In/(Out) Payoffs Balance Allowance  For the year ended  December 31, 2016  Accruing TDRs  Construction $ 4,069 $ - $ 120 $ - $ - $ - $ 4,189 $ 18  Residential real estate 5,686 565 (405) - (1,595) (376) 3,875 151  Commercial real estate 5,740 495 (724) (117) (458) - 4,936 68  Commercial - - - - - - - -  Consumer - - - - - - - -  Total $ 15,495 $ 1,060 $ (1,009) $ (117) $ (2,053) $ (376) $ 13,000 $ 237   Nonaccrual TDRs  Construction $ 4,960 $ 2,570 $ (2,022) $ (590) $ (1,100) $ - $ 3,818 $ 1,621  Residential real estate 445 117 (531) (23) 1,595 - 1,603 156  Commercial real estate - - (117) (258) 458 - 83 -  Commercial - - - - - - - -  Consumer 23 - (23) - - - - -  Total $ 5,428 $ 2,687 $ (2,693) $ (871) $ 953 $ - $ 5,504 $ 1,777   Total $ 20,923 $ 3,747 $ (3,702) $ (988) $ (1,100) $ (376) $ 18,504 $ 2,014 The following tables provide information on loans that were modified and considered TDRs during 201 7 and 201 6 .    Premodification Postmodification  outstanding outstanding  Number of recorded recorded Related  (Dollars in thousands) contracts investment investment allowance  TDRs:  For the year ended  December 31, 2017  Construction - $ - $ - $ -  Residential real estate - - - -  Commercial real estate 1 760 755 -  Commercial 1 462 345 -  Consumer - - - -  Total 2 $ 1,222 $ 1,100 $ -   For the year ended  December 31, 2016  Construction - $ - $ - $ -  Residential real estate 3 667 688 -  Commercial real estate 2 695 572 -  Commercial - - - -  Consumer - - - -  Total 5 $ 1,362 $ 1,260 $ - During the year ended December 31, 2017, there was one new TDR and one previously recorded TDR which was modified. The new TDR consisted of a reduction in principal, whereas, the previously recorded TDR consisted of a change in maturity date.  The following tables provide information on TDRs that defaulted during 201 7 and 201 6 . Generally, a loan is considered in default when principal or interest is past due 90 days or more , the loan is placed on nonaccrual, charged-off, or foreclosure proceedings have commenced.    Number of Recorded Related  (Dollars in thousands) contracts investment allowance  TDRs that subsequently defaulted:  For the year ended  December 31, 2017  Construction - $ - $ -  Residential real estate 1 89 -  Commercial real estate - - -  Commercial - - -  Consumer - - -  Total 1 $ 89 $ -   For the year ended  December 31, 2016  Construction 2 $ 590 $ -  Residential real estate 1 23 -  Commercial real estate 2 375 -  Commercial - - -  Consumer - - -  Total 5 $ 988 $ - Management uses risk ratings as part of its monitoring of the credit quality in the Company’s loan portfolio. Loans that are identified as special mention, substandard or doubtful are adversely rated. They are assigned higher risk ratings than favorably rated loans in the calculation of the formula portion of the allowance for credit losses along with loans rated pass/watch which are deemed to have higher credit risk than the remainder of the pass categories . At December 31, 201 7 , there were no nonaccrual loans classified as special mention or doubtful and $5.0 million of nonaccrual loans were identified as substandard. The comparable amounts at December 31, 201 6 were special mention $0 , substandard $9.0 million and doubtful $0 , respectively. The following tables provide information on loan risk ratings as of December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    Special  (Dollars in thousands) Pass/Performing Pass/Watch Mention Substandard Doubtful Total  December 31, 2017  Construction $ 88,836 $ 30,674 $ - $ 6,236 $ - $ 125,746  Residential real estate 355,575 34,973 4,456 4,186 - 399,190  Commercial real estate 342,051 109,041 7,420 6,375 - 464,887  Commercial 72,440 24,102 308 434 - 97,284  Consumer 5,260 1,147 - - - 6,407  Total $ 864,162 $ 199,937 $ 12,184 $ 17,231 $ - $ 1,093,514    Special  (Dollars in thousands) Pass/Performing Pass/Watch Mention Substandard Doubtful Total  December 31, 2016  Construction $ 45,126 $ 27,515 $ 4,195 $ 7,166 $ - $ 84,002  Residential real estate 280,215 32,027 6,646 6,880 - 325,768  Commercial real estate 260,935 102,526 10,939 8,281 - 382,681  Commercial 49,697 21,616 857 265 - 72,435  Consumer 6,406 134 - 99 - 6,639  Total $ 642,379 $ 183,818 $ 22,637 $ 22,691 $ - $ 871,525 The following tables provide information on the aging of the loan portfolio as of December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    Accruing  30-59 days 60-89 days Greater than Total  (Dollars in thousands) Current past due past due 90 days past due Nonaccrual Total  December 31, 2017  Construction $ 122,475 $ 268 $ - $ - $ 268 $ 3,003 $ 125,746  Residential real estate 394,653 1,589 1,045 421 3,055 1,482 399,190  Commercial real estate 460,998 1,061 2,461 218 3,740 149 464,887  Commercial 96,774 173 - - 173 337 97,284  Consumer 6,395 6 6 - 12 - 6,407  Total $ 1,081,295 $ 3,097 $ 3,512 $ 639 $ 7,248 $ 4,971 $ 1,093,514  Percent of total loans 98.8 % 0.3 % 0.3 % 0.1 % 0.7 % 0.5 % 100.0 %    Accruing  30-59 days 60-89 days Greater than Total  (Dollars in thousands) Current past due past due 90 days past due Nonaccrual Total  December 31, 2016  Construction $ 80,079 $ - $ 105 $ - $ 105 $ 3,818 $ 84,002  Residential real estate 317,992 1,778 2,095 - 3,873 3,903 325,768  Commercial real estate 375,552 3,219 2,758 - 5,977 1,152 382,681  Commercial 72,272 19 134 10 163 - 72,435  Consumer 6,515 13 2 10 25 99 6,639  Total $ 852,410 $ 5,029 $ 5,094 $ 20 $ 10,143 $ 8,972 $ 871,525  Percent of total loans 97.8 % 0.6 % 0.6 % - % 1.2 % 1.0 % 100.0 % The following tables provide a summary of the activity in the allowance for credit losses allocated by loan class for 201 7 and 201 6 . Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one loan class does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other loan classes.    Residential Commercial  (Dollars in thousands) Construction real estate real estate Commercial Consumer Unallocated Total  2017  Allowance for credit losses:  Beginning Balance $ 2,787 $ 1,953 $ 2,610 $ 1,145 $ 231 $ - $ 8,726   Charge-offs (54) (445) (100) (946) (32) - (1,577)  Recoveries 30 40 31 215 25 - 341  Net charge-offs (24) (405) (69) (731) (7) - (1,236)   Provision (303) 736 53 1,827 (22) - 2,291  Ending Balance $ 2,460 $ 2,284 $ 2,594 $ 2,241 $ 202 $ - $ 9,781    Residential Commercial  (Dollars in thousands) Construction real estate real estate Commercial Consumer Unallocated Total  2016  Allowance for credit losses:  Beginning Balance $ 1,646 $ 2,181 $ 2,999 $ 558 $ 156 $ 776 $ 8,316   Charge-offs (615) (580) (503) (497) (45) - (2,240)  Recoveries 35 298 25 428 16 - 802  Net charge-offs (580) (282) (478) (69) (29) - (1,438)   Provision 1,721 54 89 656 104 (776) 1,848  Ending Balance $ 2,787 $ 1,953 $ 2,610 $ 1,145 $ 231 $ - $ 8,726  Foreclosure Proceedings Consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure totaled $530 thousand and $687 thousand as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 . There were no residential real estate included in the balance of Other real estate owned at December 31, 2017 and $18 thousand included in the balance for two residential properties at December 31, 2016.  Performing TDRs were in compliance with their modified terms and there are no further commitments associated with these loans.

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]	 NOTE 5 . PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT The following table provides information on premises and equipment at December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016  Land $ 7,884 $ 5,818  Buildings and land improvements 20,345 16,296  Furniture and equipment 6,240 6,746  34,469 28,860  Accumulated depreciation (11,415) (12,302)  Total $ 23,054 $ 16,558 Depreciation expense totaled $1.1 million, $1.0 million and $912 thousand for 201 7 , 201 6 , and 201 5 , respectively. The Company leases facilities under operating leases. Rental expense for the years ended December 31, 201 7 , 201 6 , and 201 5 was $717 thousand, $660 thousand and $650 thousand, respectively. Future minimum annual rental payments are approximately as follows:    (Dollars in thousands)  2018 $ 763  2019 680  2020 471  2021 429  2022 436  Thereafter 2,130  Total minimum lease payments $ 4,909 

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SU

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES [Abstract]
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES	NOTE 6 . INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES The Avon-Dixon Agency, LLC (“Avon-Dixon”), a wholly-owned insurance subsidiary of the Company, owns a 40% interest in a segregated portfolio of Eastern Re Ltd., SPC (“Eastern”), a specialty reinsurance company. This investment is measured using the equity method and is carried at cost, adjusted for Avon -Dixon’s equity ownership in Eastern’s net income or loss. At December 31, 2017 and 2016 , the carrying value of the investment in Eastern was $789 thousand and $361 thousand, respectively. During 2017 and 2016 , income recognized from the investment in Eastern was $428 thousand and $41 thousand, respectively.

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE A

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	NOTE 7 . GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS The following table provides information on the significant components of goodwill and other acquired intangible assets at December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 . On May 19, 2017, the Bank acquired three branches located in Arbutus, Owings Mills and Elkridge, Maryland from NWBI. The purchase of these branches resulted in core deposit intangibles of $4.0 million and goodwill of $15.0 million. The Insurance segment had goodwill of $10.1 million at the end of 201 7 and $9.4 million at the end of 201 6 due to an immaterial reclassification between goodwill and deferred taxes of $702 thousand identified during 2017 . See Note 27 for further information regarding the Company’s business segments.    December 31, 2017  Weighted  Gross Accumulated Net Average  Carrying Impairment Accumulated Carrying Remaining Life  (Dollars in thousands) Amount Charges Amortization Amount (in years)   Goodwill $ 30,922 $ (2,637) $ (667) $ 27,618 -   Other intangible assets  Amortizable  Employment agreements $ 440 $ - $ (440) $ - -  Insurance expirations 1,270 - (1,270) - -  Customer relationships 795 (95) (484) 216 4.6  Core deposit intangible 3,954 - (231) 3,723 9.4  6,459 (95) (2,425) 3,939  Unamortizable  Trade name 780 - - 780 -  780 - - 780  Total other intangible assets $ 7,239 $ (95) $ (2,425) $ 4,719   December 31, 2016  Weighted  Gross Accumulated Net Average  Carrying Impairment Accumulated Carrying Remaining Life  Amount Charges Amortization Amount (in years)   Goodwill $ 15,235 $ (2,637) $ (667) $ 11,931 -   Other intangible assets  Amortizable  Employment agreements $ 440 $ - $ (440) $ - -  Insurance expirations 1,270 - (1,233) 37 0.4  Customer relationships 795 (95) (438) 262 5.6  2,505 (95) (2,111) 299  Unamortizable  Carrier relationships - - - - -  Trade name 780 - - 780 -  780 - - 780  Total other intangible assets $ 3,285 $ (95) $ (2,111) $ 1,079 The aggregate amortization expense was $314 thousand , $131 thousand, and $133 thousand for the years ended December 31, 201 7 , 201 6 , and 201 5 respectively.          The following table provides information on current period and estimated future amortization expense for amortizable other intangible assets.       Amortization  (Dollars in thousands) Expense  Estimate for years ended December 31, 2018 $ 442  2019 442  2020 442  2021 439  2022 427  Thereafter 1,747  

OTHER ASSETS

OTHER ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
OTHER ASSETS [Abstract]
OTHER ASSETS	NOTE 8 . OTHER ASSETS The Company had the following other assets at December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016  Restricted securities $ 3,735 $ 1,650  Accrued interest receivable 3,502 2,675  Deferred income taxes 1,935 7,040  Prepaid expenses 1,475 1,148  Cash surrender value on life insurance 3,637 2,589  Other assets 3,636 3,781  Total $ 17,920 $ 18,883

OTHER LIABILITIES

OTHER LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
OTHER LIABILITIES [Abstract]
OTHER LIABILITIES	NOTE 9 . OTHER LIABILITIES The Company had the following other liabilities at December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016  Accrued interest payable $ 65 $ 74  Other accounts payable 4,286 3,347  Deferred compensation liability 1,219 1,444  Other liabilities 39 415  Total $ 5,609 $ 5,280 

DEPOSITS

DEPOSITS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
DEPOSITS [Abstract]
DEPOSITS	NOTE 10 . DEPOSITS The approximate amount of certificates of deposit of $250,000 or more was $25.3 million and $29.1 million at December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 , respectively. The following table provides information on the approximate maturities of total time deposits at December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016  Due in one year or less $ 142,880 $ 154,328  Due in one to three years 70,285 60,795  Due in three to five years 49,650 45,145  Total $ 262,815 $ 260,268 As of December 31, 2017 and 2016 , deposits, both direct and indirect, to directors, their associates and policy-making officers, totaled approximately $3.6 million and $4.6 million, respectively.  At December 31, 2017 we had $8.4 million in brokered deposits and $20.1 at December 31, 2016.

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS [Abstract]
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS	 NOTE 1 1 . SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS The following table summarizes certain information on short-term borrowings for the years ended December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    2017 2016  (Dollars in thousands) Amount Rate Amount Rate  Average for the Year  Repurchase agreements $ 3,324 0.49 % $ 5,753 0.24 %  FHLB Advances 1,183 1.20 - -  Overnight Fed Funds purchased 18 1.84 - -   At Year End  Repurchase agreements $ 6,072 0.78 % $ 3,203 0.25 %  FHLB Advances 15,662 1.63 - -  Overnight Fed Funds purchased - - - - Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are securities sold to customers, at the customers’ request, under a “roll-over” contract that matures in one business day. The underlying securities sold are U.S. Government agency securities, which are segregated in the Company’s custodial accounts from other investment securities. The Company may periodically borrow from a correspondent federal funds line of credit arrangement, under a secured reverse repurchase agreement, or from the Federal Home Loan Bank to meet short-term liquidity needs.

BENEFIT PLANS

BENEFIT PLANS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
BENEFIT PLANS [Abstract]
BENEFIT PLANS	NOTE 1 2 . BENEFIT PLANS 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan The Company has a 401(k) and profit sharing plan covering substantially all full-time employees. The plan calls for matching contributions by the Company, and the Company makes discretionary contributions based on profits. Company contributions to this plan included in expense totaled $625 thousand , $539 thousand, and $491 thousand for 201 7 , 201 6 , and 201 5 , respectively.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	NOTE 13. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION At the 2016 annual meeting, stockholders approved the Shore Bancshares, Inc. 2016 Stock and Incentive Plan (“2016 Equity Plan”), replacing the Shore Bancshares, Inc. 2006 Stock and Incentive Plan (“2006 Equity Plan”), which expired on that date. The Company may issue shares of common stock or grant other equity-based awards pursuant to the 2016 Equity Plan. Stock-based awards granted to date generally are time-based, vest in equal installments on each anniversary of the grant date and range over a one - to five -year period of time, and, in the case of stock options, expire 10 years from the grant date. As part of the 2016 Equity Plan, a performance equity incentive award program, known as the “Long-term incentive plan” allows participating officers of the Company to earn incentive awards of performance share/restricted stock units if certain pre-determined targets are achieved at the end of a three-year performance cycle. Stock-based compensation expense based on the grant date fair value is recognized ratably over the requisite service period for all awards and reflects forfeitures as they occur. The 2016 Equity Plan originally reserved 750,000 shares of common stock for grant, and 708,416 shares remained available for grant at December 31, 2017 . The following tables provide information on stock-based compensation expense for 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 .     December 31,  (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016 2015  Stock-based compensation expense $ 1,055 $ 334 $ 283  Excess tax benefits related to stock-based  compensation 28 27 3     December 31,  (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016 2015  Unrecognized stock-based compensation  expense $ 801 $ 337 $ 222  Weighted average period unrecognized  expense is expected to be recognized 1.0 years 0.9 years 1.5 years  The following table summarizes restricted stock award activity for the Company under the 2016 Equity Plan for the three years ended December 31, 2017 .     Year Ended December 31, 2017 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015  Weighted Average Weighted Average Weighted Average  Number of Grant Date Number of Grant Date Number of Grant Date  Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value  Nonvested at beginning of period 17,066 $ 11.46 12,488 $ 8.74 14,251 $ 8.51  Granted 22,927 16.71 27,366 11.51 12,647 9.21  Vested (24,080) 13.86 (22,788) 10.01 (14,410) 8.93  Cancelled - - - - - -  Nonvested at end of period 15,913 $ 15.39 17,066 $ 11.46 12,488 $ 8.74 The total fair value of restricted stock awards that vested was $334 thousand in 201 7, $228 thousand in 201 6, and $129 thousand in 2015.  Restricted stock units (RSUs) are similar to restricted stock, except the recipient does not receive the stock immediately, but instead receives it upon the terms and conditions of the Company’s long-term incentive plans which are subject to performance milestones achieved at the end of a three-year period. Each RSU cliff vests at the end of the three-year period and entitles the recipient to receive one share of common stock on a specified issuance date. The recipient does not have any stockholder rights, including voting rights, with respect to the shares underlying awarded RSUs until the recipient becomes the holder of those shares.  During 2017, the Company entered into a long-term incentive program agreement with officers of the Company and its subsidiaries to award RSUs based on a performance metric to be achieved as of December 31, 2019. These awards will cliff vest on this date, in which the final number of common shares to be issued will be determined. The range of RSUs which could potentially be awarded at the end of the performance cycle is between 12,703 shares and 50,830 shares, assuming a certain performance metric is met. The table below presents management’s evaluation of the probable number of common stock awards to be issued at the end of the performance cycle.  During 2016, the Company entered into a long-term incentive program agreement with officers of the Company and its subsidiaries to award RSUs based on a performance metric to be achieved as of December 31, 2018. These awards will cliff vest on this date, in which the final number of common shares to be issued will be determined. The range of RSUs which could potentially be awarded at the end of the performance cycle is between 12,214 shares and 48,871 shares, assuming a certain performance metric is met. In addition, two members of the long-term incentive plan from 2015 forfeited their RSUs due to leaving the Company before the end of the vesting period. The table below presents management’s evaluation of the probable number of common stock awards to be issued at the end of the performance cycle.  During 2015, the Company entered into a long-term incentive program agreement with officers of the Company and its subsidiaries to award RSUs based on performance metrics to be achieved as of December 31, 2017. These awards will cliff vest on this date, in which the final number of common shares to be issued will be determined. The range of RSUs which could potentially be awarded at the end of the performance cycle is between 10,953 shares and 43,821 shares, assuming certain performance metrics are met. The table below presents management’s evaluation of the probable number of common stock awards to be issued at the end of the performance cycle. The following table summarizes restricted stock units activity for the Company under the 2016 and 2006 Equity Plans for the three years ended December 31, 2017.     Year Ended December 31, 2017 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015  Weighted Average Weighted Average Weighted Average  Number of Grant Date Number of Grant Date Number of Grant Date  Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value  Outstanding at beginning of period 46,342 $ 10.64 26,943 $ 9.49 - $ -  Granted 43,924 13.59 24,433 11.68 26,943 9.49  Vested - - - - - -  Forfeited - - (5,034) 9.49 - -  Outstanding at end of period 90,266 $ 12.08 46,342 $ 10.64 26,943 $ 9.49  The following table summarizes stock option activity for the Company under the 2016 Equity Plan for the three years ended December 31, 2017 .    Year Ended December 31, 2017 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015  Weighted Average Weighted Average Weighted Average  Number of Exercise Number of Exercise Number of Exercise  Shares Prices Shares Prices Shares Prices  Outstanding at beginning of period 62,086 $ 8.29 61,327 $ 8.05 27,108 $ 6.64  Granted 1,202 16.65 12,443 11.12 34,219 9.18  Exercised (859) 6.64 (11,684) 6.64 - -  Expired/Cancelled - - - - - -  Outstanding at end of period 62,429 $ 8.47 62,086 $ 8.29 61,327 $ 8.05   Exercisable at end of period 61,828 $ 8.40 58,756 $ 8.14 44,218 $ 7.62 The weighted average fair value of stock options granted during 2017 was $10.99, $5.03 for 2016 and $3.44 for 2015 . The Company estimates the fair value of options using the Black-Scholes valuation model with weighted average assumptions for dividend yield, expected volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected lives (in years). The expected dividend yield is calculated by dividing the total expected annual dividend payout by the average stock price. The expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the underlying securities. The risk-free interest rate is based on the Federal Reserve Bank’s constant maturities daily interest rate in effect at grant date. The expected contract life of the options represents the period of time that the Company expects the awards to be outstanding based on historical experience with similar awards. The following weighted average assumptions were used as inputs to the Black-Scholes valuation model for options granted in 2017 and 2016 .     2017 2016 2015  Dividend yield 0.84 % 0.73 % - %  Expected volatility 64.80 % 38.60 % 32.00 %  Risk-free interest rate 2.42 % 1.75 % 1.97 %  Expected contract life (in years) 10 years 10 years 7 years  At December 31, 2017 , the aggregate intrinsic value of the options outstanding under the 2016 Equity Plan was $513 thousand based on the $16.70 market value per share of Shore Bancshares, Inc.’s common stock at December 31, 2017 . Similarly, the aggregate intrinsic value of the options exercisable was $513 thousand at December 31, 2017. The intrinsic value on options exercised during 2017 was $8 thousand based on the $15.89 market value per share of the Company’s common stock at January 30, 2017. The intrinsic value on options exercised in 2016 was $2 thousand based on the $11.35 market value per share of the Company’s common stock at February 8, 2016. At December 31, 2017 , the weighted average remaining contract life of options outstanding and exercisable was 6.1 years.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

DEFERRED COMPENSATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
DEFERRED COMPENSATION [Abstract]
DEFERRED COMPENSATION	NOTE 1 4 . DEFERRED COMPENSATION The Shore Bancshares, Inc. Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) is for members of management and highly compensated employees of Shore Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiaries. The Plan permits a participant to elect, each year, to defer receipt of up to 100% of his or her salary and bonus to be earned in the following year. The Plan also permits the participant to defer the receipt of performance-based compensation not later than six months before the end of the period for which it is to be earned. The deferred amounts are credited to an account maintained on behalf of the participant and are invested at the discretion of each participant in certain deemed investment options selected from time to time by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Shore Bancshares, Inc. Shore Bancshares, Inc. may also make matching, mandatory and discretionary contributions for certain participants. A participant is fully vested at all times in the amounts that he or she elects to defer. Any contributions by Shore Bancshares, Inc. will vest over a five -year period. There were no elective deferrals made by plan participants during 201 7 , 201 6 or 201 5 . The following table provides information on Shore Bancshares, Inc.’s contributions to the Plan for 201 7 , 201 6 , and 201 5 and the related deferred compensation liability at December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016 2015  Deferred compensation contribution $ - $ - $ -    December 31,  (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016  Deferred compensation liability $ 393 $ 496 Shore United Bank assumed agreements held by the former CNB Bank under which its former directors had elected to defer part of their fees and compensation while serving on the former Board of CNB. The amounts deferred are invested in insurance policies, on the lives of the respective individuals. Amounts available under the policies are to be paid to the individuals as retirement benefits over future years. The following table includes information on the cash surrender value and the accrued benefit obligation included in other assets and other liabilities at December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .          (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016  Cash surrender value $ 3,637 $ 3,552  Accrued benefit obligation 826 1,444    

OTHER EXPENSES

OTHER EXPENSES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
OTHER EXPENSES [Abstract]
OTHER EXPENSES	 NOTE 1 5 . OTHER EXPENSES The following table summarizes the Company’s other noninterest expenses for the years ended December 31:    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016 2015  Advertising and marketing $ 662 $ 528 $ 495  Other customer expense 393 279 172  Other expense 1,969 2,096 2,168  Other loan expense 271 247 351  Software expense 1,051 895 697  Travel and entertainment expense 387 315 303  Trust professional fees 529 539 625  Total noninterest expense $ 5,262 $ 4,899 $ 4,811 

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	 NOTE 1 6 . INCOME TAXES The following table provides information on components of income tax expense for each of the three years ended December 31.    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016 2015  Current tax expense:  Federal $ 4,047 $ 525 $ 247  State - 19 287  4,047 544 534  Deferred income tax expense:  Federal 2,903 4,486 3,369  State 1,573 1,231 505  4,476 5,717 3,874   Total income tax expense $ 8,523 $ 6,261 $ 4,408   The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Tax Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2017 and introduces significant changes to U.S. income tax law. Effective in 2018, the Tax Act reduces the U.S. statutory tax rate from 35% to 21% and creates new taxes on certain foreign-sourced earnings and certain related-party payments, which are referred to as the global intangible low-taxes income tax and the base erosion tax, respectively. In addition, in 2017 the Company was subject to a one-time transition tax on accumulated foreign subsidiary earnings not previously subject to U.S. income tax.  Due to the timing of the enactment and the complexity involved in applying the provisions of the Tax Act, the Company has made reasonable estimates of the effects and recorded provisional amounts in its financial statements as of December 31, 2017. As the Company collects and prepares the necessary data and interprets the Tax Act and any additional guidance issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies, it may make adjustments to the provisional amounts. Those adjustments may materially impact the Company’s provision for income taxes and effective tax rate in the period in which the adjustments are made. The accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act will be completed in 2018.  Provisional amounts of the following income tax effects of the Tax Act have been recorded as of December 31, 2017 and are subject to change during 2018.  One-time transition tax The Tax Act requires the Company to pay U.S. income taxes on accumulated foreign subsidiary earnings not previously subject to U.S. income tax at a rate of 15.5% to the extent foreign cash and certain other net current assets and 8% on the remaining earnings. The Company recorded a provisional amount for its one-time transitional tax liability and income tax expense of $100.1 thousand. The Company recorded provisional amounts based on estimates of the effects of the Tax Act as the analysis requires significant data from its foreign subsidiary that is not regularly collected or analyzed.  Deferred tax effects The Tax Act reduces the U.S. statutory tax rate from 35% to 21% for years after 2017. Accordingly, the Company remeasured its deferred taxes as of December 31, 2017 to reflect the reduced tax rate that will apply in future periods when these deferred taxes are settled or realized. The Company recognized a deferred tax reduction of $582 thousand to reflect the reduced U.S. tax rate and other effects of the Tax Act. Although the tax rate reduction is known, the Company has not collected the necessary data to complete its analysis of the effect of the Tax Act on the underlying deferred taxes and as such, the amounts recorded as of December 31, 2017 are provisional.  The net tax expense recognized in 2017 related to the Tax Act was $582 thousand. As the Company completes its analysis of the Tax Act and incorporated additional guidance that may be issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS or other standard-setting bodies, it may identify additional effects not reflected as of December 31, 2017.  The following table provides a reconciliation of tax computed at the statutory federal tax rate to the actual tax expense (benefit) for each of the three years ended December 31.    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016 2015  Tax at federal statutory rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 34.0 %  Tax effect of:  Tax-exempt income (1.0) (0.8) (0.4)  Other non-deductible expenses 0.1 0.3 0.2  State income taxes, net of federal benefit 5.2 5.1 4.5  Tax impact from enacted change in tax rate 2.9 - -  Other 0.9 (0.2) (0.1)  Actual income tax expense rate 43.1 % 39.4 % 38.2 %         The following table provides information on significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31. The Company recorded a provisional adjustment to our U.S. deferred income taxes as of December 31, 2017 to reflect the reduction in the U.S. statutory tax rate from 35% to 21% resulting from the Tax Act.    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016  Deferred tax assets:  Allowance for credit losses $ 2,625 $ 3,486  Reserve for off-balance sheet commitments 81 122  Net operating loss carry forward 741 2,232  Write-downs of other real estate owned 212 387  Deferred income 95 1,011  Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities 460 630  Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities  transferred to held to maturity 20 42  AMT Credits - 869  Other 635 1,192  Total deferred tax assets 4,869 9,971  Deferred tax liabilities:  Depreciation 408 239  Amortization on loans FMV adjustment 84 156  Purchase accounting adjustments 1,994 2,019  Deferred capital gain on branch sale 207 401  Other 241 116  Total deferred tax liabilities 2,934 2,931  Net deferred tax assets $ 1,935 $ 7,040 The Company’s deferred tax assets consist of gross net operating loss carryovers for state tax purposes of $12.1 million that will be used to offset taxable income in future periods. The Company’s state net operating loss carryovers will begin to expire in the year ended December 31, 2026 with limited amounts available through December 31, 2034.  No federal NOL exists as of December 31, 2017.  No valuation allowance on these deferred tax assets was recorded at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 as management believes it is more likely than not that all deferred tax assets will be realized.

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE	NOTE 1 7 . EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net income available to (allocable to) common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net income available to (allocable to) common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents (stock-based awards). The following table provides information relating to the calculation of earnings per common share.    (In thousands, except per share data) 2017 2016 2015  Net income $ 11,262 $ 9,638 $ 7,108   Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 12,682 12,652 12,629   Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents-options 22 17 10   Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents-restricted stock units 14 - -   Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 12,718 12,669 12,639   Income per common share - basic $ 0.89 $ 0.76 $ 0.56   Income per common share - diluted $ 0.89 $ 0.76 $ 0.56 The calculations of diluted income per common share exclude d no weighted average common stock equivalents , for all of the periods presented because the effect of including them would have anti-dilutive.

REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS [Abstract]
REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS	NOTE 1 8 . REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS Shore Bancshares, Inc. and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory - and possibly additional discretionary - actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Banks’ assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Banks’ capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Basel III The FRB and the FDIC approved the final rules implementing the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's (“BCBS”) capital guidelines for U.S. banks. Under the final rules, minimum requirements increased for both the quantity and quality of capital held by the Company. The rules include a new common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets minimum ratio of 4.5%, raise the minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets to 6.0%, require a minimum ratio of Total Capital to risk-weighted assets of 8.0%, and require a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4.0%. A new capital conservation buffer, comprised of common equity Tier 1 capital, is also established above the regulatory minimum capital requirements. This capital conservation buffer was phased in beginning January 1, 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and increase each subsequent year by an additional 0.625% until reaching its final level of 2.5% on January 1, 2019. Strict eligibility criteria for regulatory capital instruments were also implemented under the final rules. The final rules also revise the definition and calculation of Tier 1 capital, Total Capital, and risk-weighted assets. At December 31, 2017 the capital conservation buffer was 1.25% and the Bank specific capital buffer was 4.36%. The phase-in period for the final rules became effective for the Company on January 1, 2015, with full compliance with all of the final rules’ requirements phased in over a multi-year schedule, to be fully phased-in by January 1, 2019. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of Tier 1 and total capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (leverage ratio). As of December 31, 201 7 , management believes that Shore Bancshares, Inc. and Shore United Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject. As of December 31, 201 7 , the most recent notification from the Federal Reserve Bank categorized Shore Untied Bank, as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes would change the Bank’s classification. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum common equity Tier 1, Tier 1 risk-based and total risk-based capital ratios, and Tier 1 leverage ratios, which are described below. The minimum ratios for capital adequacy purposes are 5.7 5%, 7.25 %, 9.25 % and 4.000% for the common equity Tier 1, Tier 1 risk-based capital, total risk-based capital and leverage ratios, which includes a capital conservation buffer of 1.25 % respectively. To be categorized as well capitalized, a bank must maintain minimum ratios of 6.50%, 8.00%, 10.00% and 5.00% for its common equity Tier 1, Tier 1 risk-based capital, total risk-based capital and leverage ratios, respectively. Shore Bancshares, Inc., as a financial holding company, is subject to the well-capitalized requirement. The following tables present the capital amounts and ratios for Shore Bancshares, Inc. and Shore Uni ted Bank as of December 31, 2017 and Shore Bancshares, Inc. and Shore United Bank as of December 31, 201 6 .    Common Total Net Tier 1 Total  Equity/ Risk- Risk- Adjusted Common Risk-Based Risk-Based Tier 1  (Dollars in thousands) Tier 1 Based Weighted Average Equity Capital Capital Leverage  December 31, 2017 Capital Capital Assets Total Assets Tier 1 ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio  Company $ 132,370 $ 142,452 $ 1,112,259 $ 1,345,876 11.90 % 11.90 % 12.81 % 9.84 %  Shore United Bank 126,751 136,833 1,107,074 1,342,484 11.45 % 11.45 % 12.36 % 9.44 %    Common Total Net Tier 1 Total  Equity/ Risk- Risk- Adjusted Common Risk-Based Risk-Based Tier 1  (Dollars in thousands) Tier 1 Based Weighted Average Equity Capital Capital Leverage  December 31, 2016 Capital Capital Assets Total Assets Tier 1 ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio  Company $ 140,897 $ 149,924 $ 893,116 $ 1,144,968 15.78 % 15.78 % 16.79 % 12.31 %  Shore United Bank 122,543 131,570 885,206 1,126,136 13.84 % 13.84 % 14.86 % 10.88 % Bank and holding company regulations, as well as Maryland law, impose certain restrictions on dividend payments by the Bank, as well as restricting extensions of credit and transfers of assets between the Bank and the Company . At December 31, 2017, the Bank could pay dividends to the parent to the extent of its earnings so long as it maintained required capital ratios. The Bank did not pay any dividends to Shore Bancshares, Inc. during 2017 . Shore Bancshares, Inc. had no outstanding receivables from subsidiaries at December 31, 2017 or 2016 .

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	NOTE 1 9 . ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME The Company records unrealized holding gains (losses), net of tax, on investment securities available for sale as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of stockholders’ equity. The following table provides information on the changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for 201 7 and 201 6 .    Unrealized gains  Unrealized (losses) on securities Accumulated  gains (losses) on Available-for-sale other  available-for-sale to comprehensive  (Dollars in thousands) securities Held-to-maturity income (loss)  Balance, December 31, 2016 $ (931) $ (62) $ (993)  Other comprehensive income (loss) (105) 18 (87)  Reclassification of (gain) recognized (3) - (3)  Reclassification of stranded tax effects from  change in tax rate (216) (10) (226)  Balance, December 31, 2017 $ (1,255) $ (54) $ (1,309)   Balance, December 31, 2015 $ 8 $ (79) $ (71)  Other comprehensive income (loss) (921) 17 (904)  Reclassification of (gain) recognized (18) - (18)  Balance, December 31, 2016 $ (931) $ (62) $ (993) The following table presents the amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 201 7 , 201 6 , and 201 5 .         Details about Accumulated Other  Comprehensive Income Components Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Affected Line Item in the Statement Where  (dollars in thousands) Other Comprehensive Income Net Income is Presented  Year Ended December 31,  2017 2016 2015  Realized (gains) on available for sale  investment securities $ (5) $ (30) $ - Gain on sales and calls of investment securities   Related income tax $ 2 $ 12 - Income tax expense  Total Reclassification for the Period $ (3) $ (18) $ - 

LINES OF CREDIT

LINES OF CREDIT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
LINES OF CREDIT [Abstract]
LINES OF CREDIT	 NOTE 20 . LINES OF CREDIT The Bank had $15.0 million and $15.0 million in federal funds lines of credit and a reverse repurchase agreement available on a short-term basis from correspondent banks at December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 . In addition, the Bank had secured credit availability of approximately $205.6 million and $205.1 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. These lines of credit are paid f or monthly on a fee basis of 0.08% . The Bank has pledged as collateral, under a blanket lien, all qualifying residential loans under borrowing agreements with the Federal Home Loan Bank. The Bank had short-term borrowings of $15.7 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank at December 31, 201 7 and $0 at December 31, 201 6 .

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	NOTE 2 1 . FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Accounting guidance under GAAP defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. This accounting guidance also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.   The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis, such as impaired loans, loans held for sale and other real estate owned (foreclosed assets). These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.  Under fair value accounting guidance, assets and liabilities are grouped at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine their fair values. These hierarchy levels are: Level 1 inputs – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 2 inputs – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 3 inputs – Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities. Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Investment Securities Available for Sale Fair value measurement for investment securities available for sale is based on quoted prices from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include present value of future cash flows, prepayment assumptions, credit loss assumptions and other factors. The Company classifies its investments in U.S. Treasury securities, if any, as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy, and it classifies its investments in U.S. Government agencies securities and mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government sponsored entities as Level 2.  The tables below present the recorded amount of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2017 and 2016. No assets were transferred from one hierarchy level to another during 2017or 2016 .    Significant  Other Significant  Quoted Observable Unobservable  Prices Inputs Inputs  (Dollars in thousands) Fair Value (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)  December 31, 2017  Securities available for sale:  U.S. Government agencies $ 45,332 $ - $ 45,332 $ -  Mortgage-backed 150,965 - 150,965 -  Equity 658 - 658 -  Total $ 196,955 $ - $ 196,955 $ -   Significant  Other Significant  Quoted Observable Unobservable  Prices Inputs Inputs  (Dollars in thousands) Fair Value (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)  December 31, 2016  Securities available for sale:  U.S. Government agencies $ 34,318 $ - $ 34,318 $ -  Mortgage-backed 128,944 - 128,944 -  Equity 640 - 640 -  Total $ 163,902 $ - $ 163,902 $ -       Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis  Impaired Loans Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Loan impairment is measured using the present value of expected cash flows, the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral (less selling costs) if the loans are collateral dependent and these are considered Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy . Collateral may be real estate and/or business assets including equipment, inventory and/or accounts receivable. The value of business equipment, inventory and accounts receivable, discounted on management’s review and analysis. Appraised and reported values may be discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of valuation, and/or management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and the client’s business. Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on the factors identified above. Valuation techniques are consistent with those techniques applied in prior periods. Other Real Estate Owned (Foreclosed Assets) Foreclosed assets are adjusted for fair value upon transfer of loans to foreclosed assets. Subsequently, foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of carrying value and fair value. The estimated fair value for foreclosed assets included in Level 3 are determined by independent market based appraisals and other available market information, less costs to sell, that may be reduced further based on market expectations or an executed sales agreement. If the fair value of the collateral deteriorates subsequent to the initial recognition, the Company records the foreclosed asset as a non-recurring Level 3 adjustment. Valuation techniques are consistent with those techniques applied in prior periods.  The following tables set forth the Company’s financial assets subject to fair value adjustments (impairment) on a nonrecu rring basis at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , that are valued at the lower of cost or market. Assets are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The assets in the following table were transferred during 2016 from Level 2 to Level 3, based on management ’ s reassessment an evaluation of the inputs in relation to impaired loans and foreclosed assets. This reassessment resulted in management ’s conclusion that the inputs for these assets were more reflective of Level 3 as unobservable inputs and applied retrospectively to prior periods reported.     Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements  (Dollars in thousands) Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range  December 31, 2017  Nonrecurring measurements:   Impaired loans $ 510 Appraisal of collateral 1 Liquidation expense 2 10%   Impaired loans $ 6,005 Discounted cash flow analysis 1 Discount rate 4% - 8.5%   Other real estate owned $ 1,794 Appraisal of collateral 1 Appraisal adjustments 2 20% - 30%  Liquidation expense 2 5% - 10%    Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements  (Dollars in thousands) Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range  December 31, 2016  Nonrecurring measurements:   Impaired loans $ 8,935 Appraisal of collateral 1 Appraisal adjustments 2 20% - 30%  Liquidation expense 2 5% - 10%   Other real estate owned $ 2,477 Appraisal of collateral 1 Appraisal adjustments 2 20% - 30%  Liquidation expense 2 5% - 10%    (1) Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral (impaired loans and OREO) or discounted cash flow analyses (impaired loans), which generally include various level III inputs which are not identifiable.  (2) Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses. The range of liquidation expenses and other appraisal adjustments are presented as a percent of the appraisal.      Fair Value of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities  The following information relates to the estimated fair values of financial assets and liabilities that are reported in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets at their carrying amounts. The discussion below describes the methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial asset and liability for which it is practicable to estimate that value. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents include interest-bearing deposits with other banks and federal funds sold. For these short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Investment Securities Held to Maturity For all investments in debt securities, fair values are based on quoted prices. If a quoted price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted prices for similar securities. Loans The fair values of categories of fixed rate loans, such as commercial loans, residential real estate, and other consumer loans, are estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. Other loans, including variable rate loans, are adjusted for differences in loan characteristics.  Restricted Securities The restricted security category is comprised of FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank stock. These stocks are classified as restricted securities because their ownership is restricted to certain types of entities and they lack a market. When the FHLB or Federal Reserve Bank repurchases stock, they repurchase at the stock’s book value. Therefore, the carrying amounts of restricted securities approximate fair value. Bank Owned Life Insurance The carrying value of bank owned life insurance policies approximates fair value. The Company records these policies at their cash surrender value, which is estimated using information provided by insurance carriers.  Deposits and Short-Term Borrowings The fair values of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits are the amounts payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. These estimates do not take into consideration the value of core deposit intangibles. Generally, the carrying amount of short-term borrowings is a reasonable estimate of fair value. The fair values of securities sold under agreements to repurchase , other short-term borrowings, and long-term debt are estimated using the rates offered for similar borrowings. Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby Letters of Credit The majority of the Company’s commitments to grant loans and standby letters of credit are written to carry current market interest rates if converted to loans. In general, commitments to extend credit and letters of credit are not assignable by the Company or the borrower, so they generally have value only to the Company and the borrower. Therefore, it is impractical to assign any value to these commitments.                      The following table provides information on the estimated fair values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are reported in the balance sheets at their carrying amounts. The financial assets and liabilities have been segregated by their classification level in the fair value hierarchy.       December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016  Estimated Estimated  Carrying Fair Carrying Fair  (Dollars in thousands) Amount Value Amount Value  Financial assets  Level 1 inputs  Cash and cash equivalents $ 31,820 $ 31,820 $ 75,938 $ 75,938   Level 2 inputs  Investment securities held to maturity $ 6,247 $ 6,391 $ 6,808 $ 6,806  Restricted securities 3,735 3,735 1,650 1,650  Bank owned life insurance 3,637 3,637 3,552 3,552   Level 3 inputs  Loans, net 1,083,733 1,072,951 862,799 867,594   Financial liabilities  Level 2 inputs  Deposits:  Noninterest-bearing demand $ 328,322 $ 328,322 $ 261,575 $ 261,575  Checking plus interest 231,898 231,898 203,724 203,724  Money market 223,123 223,123 181,871 181,871  Savings 156,623 156,623 90,051 90,051  Club 398 398 393 393  Certificates of deposit, $100,000 or more 107,343 105,691 120,602 119,914  Other time 155,074 151,339 139,273 135,940  Short-term borrowings 21,734 21,734 3,203 3,203 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Financial Instruments With Off Balance Sheet Risk Disclosure [Abstract]
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK	 NOTE 22. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK In the normal course of business, to meet the financing needs of its customers, the Bank is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. The Banks’ exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to these financial instruments is represented by the contractual amount of the instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as they do for on-balance sheet instruments. The Bank generally requires collateral or other security to support the financial instruments with credit risk. The amount of collateral or other security is determined based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. The Bank evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Letters of credit and other commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Because many of the letters of credit and commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The following table provides information on commitments outstanding as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 .    (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016  Commitments to extend credit $ 206,065 $ 178,233  Letters of credit 7,142 8,024  Total $ 213,207 $ 186,257 The Bank has established an allowance for off balance sheet credit exposures. The allowance is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a loss for off balance sheet credit exposures charged to earnings. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the required funding of these exposures is uncollectible. While this evaluation is completed on a regular basis, it is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	 NOTE 2 3 . RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Shore Bancshares Inc. and its bank and insurance subsidiaries on occasion rent ballroom space from the Tidewater Inn located in Easton Maryland, to hold company meetings and events. A director of the board of Shore Bancshares Inc. holds a 61% interest in a limited liability company which owns the Tidewater Inn. During 201 7 and 201 6 , approximately $25 thousand and $16 thousand in expenses were paid for rental and catering services.

CONTINGENCIES

CONTINGENCIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
CONTINGENCIES	NOTE 2 4 . CONTINGENCIES In the normal course of business, Shore Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiaries may become involved in litigation arising from banking, financial, and other activities. Management, after consultation with legal counsel, does not anticipate that the future liability, if any, arising out of current proceedings will have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, operating results, or liquidity.

PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORM

PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Abstract]
PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION	 N OTE 2 5 . PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION The following tables provide condensed financial information for Shore Bancshares, Inc. (Parent Company Only).    Condensed Balance Sheets  December 31,   (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016  Assets  Cash $ 683 $ 1,249  Investment securities available for sale, at fair value 1,127 11,846  Investment in subsidiaries 157,880 137,078  Premises and equipment, net 3,435 3,547  Other assets 2,209 3,160  Total assets $ 165,334 $ 156,880   Liabilities  Accrued interest payable $ - $ 1  Other liabilities 932 1,737  Short-term borrowings 666 -  Long-term debt - 843  Total liabilities 1,598 2,581   Stockholders' equity  Common stock 127 127  Additional paid in capital 65,256 64,201  Retained earnings 99,662 90,964  Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,309) (993)  Total stockholders' equity 163,736 154,299   Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 165,334 $ 156,880                Condensed Statement of Income  For the Years Ended December 31,   (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016 2015  Income  Dividends from subsidiaries $ 1,000 $ 1,230 $ 1,045  Management and other fees from subsidiaries 7,811 8,960 8,723  Other income 94 278 228  Total income 8,905 10,468 9,996   Expenses  Interest expense 36 46 61  Salaries and employee benefits 4,799 6,296 5,536  Occupancy and equipment expense 592 559 531  Other operating expenses 2,878 2,507 3,009  Total expenses 8,305 9,408 9,137   Income before income tax benefit and equity in  undistributed net income of subsidiaries 600 1,060 859  Income tax benefit (138) (58) (65)  Income before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries 738 1,118 924   Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries 10,524 8,520 6,184  Net income $ 11,262 $ 9,638 $ 7,108                                       Condensed Statements of Cash Flows  For the Years Ended December 31,   (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016 2015  Cash flows from operating activities:  Net income $ 11,262 $ 9,638 $ 7,108  Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash  provided by operating activities:  Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries (10,524) (8,520) (6,184)  Depreciation and amortization 452 288 336  Stock-based compensation expense 1,055 334 283  Net decrease (increase) in other assets 843 (669) (1,108)  Net (decrease) increase in other liabilities (806) 533 328  Net cash provided by operating activities 2,282 1,604 763   Cash flows from investing activities:  Proceeds from maturities and principal payments of  investment securities available for sale 534 2,171 1,418  Purchases of securities - (2,032) (4,054)  Purchases of premises and equipment (148) (175) (672)  Cash received from merged subsidiary - - 3,349  Payments for investments in and advances to subsidiary (267) - -  Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 119 (36) 41   Cash flows from financing activities:  Increase in short-term borrowings 666 - -  Repayment of long-term debt (843) (500) (500)  Proceeds from issuance of common stock - 53 -  Common stock dividends paid (2,790) (1,771) (506)  Net cash used in financing activities (2,967) (2,218) (1,006)   Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (566) (650) (202)  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,249 1,899 2,101  Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 683 $ 1,249 $ 1,899   Supplemental cash flow information:  Transfer of available for sale securities to banking subsidiary $ 10,233 $ - $ - 

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS [Abstract]
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS	                     NOTE 2 6 . QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS (unaudited) The following table provides a summary of selected consolidated quarterly financial data for the three years ended December 31, 201 7 .    First Second Third Fourth  (In thousands, except per share data) Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter  2017  Interest income $ 10,447 $ 11,449 $ 12,937 $ 12,968  Net interest income 9,933 10,900 12,326 12,369  Provision for credit losses 427 974 345 545  Income before income taxes 4,662 3,906 5,686 5,531  Net income 2,800 2,352 3,412 2,698   Basic earnings per common share $ 0.22 $ 0.19 $ 0.27 $ 0.21  Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.22 $ 0.19 $ 0.27 $ 0.21  Dividends paid per common share $ 0.05 $ 0.05 $ 0.05 $ 0.07   2016  Interest income $ 9,908 $ 10,003 $ 10,236 $ 10,505  Net interest income 9,243 9,383 9,658 9,965  Provision for credit losses 450 375 605 418  Income before income taxes 3,995 3,684 3,843 4,377  Net income 2,460 2,272 2,411 2,495   Basic earnings per common share $ 0.19 $ 0.18 $ 0.19 $ 0.20  Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.19 $ 0.18 $ 0.19 $ 0.20  Dividends paid per common share $ 0.03 $ 0.03 $ 0.03 $ 0.05   2015  Interest income $ 9,445 $ 9,542 $ 9,837 $ 10,047  Net interest income 8,539 8,683 9,010 9,293  Provision for credit losses 650 540 410 475  Income before income taxes 2,270 2,631 3,109 3,506  Net income 1,409 1,627 1,909 2,163   Basic earnings per common share $ 0.11 $ 0.13 $ 0.15 $ 0.17  Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.11 $ 0.13 $ 0.15 $ 0.17  Dividends paid per common share $ - $ - $ 0.02 $ 0.02  Earnings per share are based on quarterly results and may not be additive to the annual earnings per share amounts.

SEGMENT REPORTING

SEGMENT REPORTING	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
SEGMENT REPORTING [Abstract]
SEGMENT REPORTING	NOTE 2 7 . SEGMENT REPORTING The Company operates two primary business segments: Community Banking and Insurance Products and Services. The Community Banking business provides services to consumers and small businesses in Maryland , Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Virginia through its 21-branch network. Community banking activities include small business services, retail brokerage, trust services and consumer banking products and services. Loan products available to consumers include mortgage, home equity, automobile, marine, and installment loans, credit cards and other secured and unsecured personal lines of credit. Small business lending includes commercial mortgages, real estate development loans, equipment and operating loans, as well as secured and unsecured lines of credit, credit cards, accounts receivable financing arrangements, and merchant card services. Through the Insurance Products and Services business, the Company provides a full range of insurance products and services to businesses and consumers in the Company’s market areas. Products include property and casualty, life, marine, individual health and long-term care insurance. Pension and profit sharing plans and retirement plans for executives and employees are available to suit the needs of individual businesses. Selected financial information by business segments is included in the following table.    Community Insurance Products Parent Consolidated  (Dollars in thousands) Banking and Services Company Total  2017  Interest Income $ 47,721 $ - $ 80 $ 47,801  Interest Expense (2,273) - - (2,273)  Provision for credit losses (2,291) - - (2,291)  Noninterest income 8,377 9,388 (15) 17,750  Noninterest expense (25,570) (7,517) (8,115) (41,202)  Net intersegment (expense) income (6,973) (677) 7,650 -  Income (loss) before taxes 18,991 1,194 (400) 19,785  Income tax (expense) benefit (9,127) 466 138 (8,523)  Net Income (loss) $ 9,864 $ 1,660 $ (262) $ 11,262   Total assets $ 1,376,777 $ 11,063 $ 6,020 $ 1,393,860   2016  Interest Income $ 40,400 $ - $ 252 $ 40,652  Interest Expense (2,403) - - (2,403)  Provision for credit losses (1,848) - - (1,848)  Noninterest income 7,935 8,710 - 16,645  Noninterest expense (21,054) (6,890) (9,203) (37,147)  Net intersegment (expense) income (8,020) (761) 8,781 -  Income (loss) before taxes 15,010 1,059 (170) 15,899  Income tax (expense) benefit (5,887) (432) 58 (6,261)  Net Income (loss) $ 9,123 $ 627 $ (112) $ 9,638   Total assets $ 1,132,861 $ 9,596 $ 17,814 $ 1,160,271   2015  Interest Income $ 38,652 $ - $ 219 $ 38,871  Interest Expense (3,346) - - (3,346)  Provision for credit losses (2,075) - - (2,075)  Noninterest income 7,135 8,297 (16) 15,416  Noninterest expense (21,480) (6,984) (8,886) (37,350)  Net intersegment (expense) income (7,718) (781) 8,499 -  Income (loss) before taxes 11,168 532 (184) 11,516  Income tax (expense) benefit (4,274) (204) 70 (4,408)  Net Income (loss) $ 6,894 $ 328 $ (114) $ 7,108   Total assets $ 1,107,367 $ 9,984 $ 17,792 $ 1,135,143 

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	Nature of Operations The Company engages in the banking business through Shore United Bank, a Maryland commercial bank with trust powers. The Company’s primary source of revenue is interest earned on commercial, real estate and consumer loans made to customers located in Maryland, Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Virginia . The Company engages in the insurance business through an insurance producer firm, The Avon-Dixon Agency, LLC, (“Avon-Dixon”) with two specialty lines, Elliott Wilson Insurance (Trucking) and Jack Martin Associates (Marine); and an insurance premium finance company, Mubell Finance, LLC (“Mubell”) (Avon-Dixon and Mubell are collectively referred to as the “Insurance Subsidiaries”). Avon-Dixon and Mubell are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Shore Bancshares, Inc. The Company engages in the trust services business through the trust department at Shore United Bank under the trade name Wye Financial & Trust.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and affect the reported amounts of revenues earned and expenses incurred during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates that could change significantly relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the determination of fair values related to impaired loans and other real estate owned, fair values initially assigned in an acquisition and subsequent evaluations of the related goodwill and intangible assets for impairment, and the valuation of deferred tax assets.
Investment Securities Available for Sale	Investment Securities Available for Sale Investment securities available for sale are stated at estimated fair value based on quoted prices. They represent those securities which management may sell as part of its asset/liability management strategy or which may be sold in response to changing interest rates, changes in prepayment risk or other similar factors. Realized gains and losses are recorded in noninterest income and are determined on a trade date basis using the specific identification method. Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted into interest income using the interest method over the expected lives of the individual securities. Interest and dividends on investment securities are recognized in interest income on an accrual basis. Net unrealized holding gains and losses on these securities are reported as accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of stockholders’ equity, net of related income taxes. Declines in the fair value of individual available-for-sale securities below their cost that are other than temporary result in write-downs of the individual securities to their fair value and are reflected in earnings as realized losses. Factors affecting the determination of whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred include a downgrade of the security by a rating agency, a significant deterioration in the financial condition of the issuer, or a determination that management has the intent to sell the security or will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost.
Investment Securities Held to Maturity	Investment Securities Held to Maturity Investment securities held to maturity are stated at cost adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the terms of the securities. The Company intends and has the ability to hold such securities until maturity. Declines in the fair value of individual held-to-maturity securities below their cost that are other than temporary result in write-downs of the individual securities to their fair value. Factors affecting the determination of whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred include a downgrade of the security by a rating agency, a significant deterioration in the financial condition of the issuer, or a determination that management has the intent to sell the security or will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost.
Loans	Loans Loans are stated at their principal amount outstanding net of any deferred fees, premiums, discounts and costs and net of any partial charge-offs . Interest income on loans is accrued at the contractual rate based on the principal amount outstanding. Fees charged and costs capitalized for originating loans are being amortized substantially on the interest method over the term of the loan. A loan is placed on nonaccrual (i.e., interest income is no longer accrued) when it is specifically determined to be impaired or when principal or interest is delinquent for 90 days or more, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Any unpaid interest previously accrued on those loans is reversed from income. Interest payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied as a reduction of the loan principal balance unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis. Loans are returned to accrual status when all principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. A loan is considered impaired if it is probable that the Company will not collect all principal and interest payments according to the loan’s contractual terms. An impaired loan may show deficiencies in the borrower’s overall financial condition, payment history, support available from financial guarantors and/or the fair market value of collateral. The impairment of a loan is measured at the present value of expected future cash flows using the loan’s effective interest rate, or at the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Generally, the Company measures impairment on such loans by reference to the fair value of the collateral. Once the amount of impairment has been determined, the uncollectible portion is charged off. Income on impaired loans is recognized on a cash basis, and payments are first applied against the principal balance outstanding (i.e., placing impaired loans on nonaccrual status). Generally, interest income is not recognized on impaired loans unless the likelihood of further loss is remote. The allowance for credit losses may include specific reserves related to impaired loans. Specific reserves remain until charge offs are made. Impaired loans do not include groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans such as residential mortgage and consumer installment loans that are evaluated collectively for impairment. Reserves for probable credit losses related to these loans are based on historical loss ratios and an analysis of qualitative factors and are included in the formula portion of the allowance for credit losses. See additional discussion below under the section, “Allowance for Credit Losses”. A loan is considered a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) if a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and a creditor has granted a concession. Concessions may include interest rate reductions or below market interest rates, principal forgiveness, restructuring amortization schedules and other actions intended to minimize potential losses. Loans are identified to be restructured when signs of impairment arise such as borrower interest rate reduction request, slowness to pay, or when an inability to repay becomes evident. The terms being offered are evaluated to determine if they are more liberal than those that would be indicated by policy or industry standards for similar, untroubled credits. In those situations where the terms or the interest rates are considered to be more favorable than industry standards or the current underwriting guidelines of the Company’s banking subsidiary, the loan is classified as a TDR. All loans designated as TDRs are considered impaired loans and may be on either accrual or nonaccrual status. In instances where the loan has been placed on nonaccrual status, six consecutive months of timely payments are required prior to returning the loan to accrual status. All loans classified as TDRs which are restructured and accrue interest under revised terms require a full and comprehensive review of the borrower’s financial condition, capacity for repayment, realistic assessment of collateral values, and the assessment of risk entered into any workout agreement. Current financial information on the borrower, guarantor, and underlying collateral is analyzed to determine if it supports the ultimate collection of principal and interest. For commercial loans, the cash flows are analyzed, both for the underlying project and globally. For consumer loans, updated salary, credit history and cash flow information is obtained. Current market conditions are also considered. Following a full analysis, the determination of the appropriate loan structure is made. The Company does not participate in any specific government or Company sponsored loan modification programs. All TDR loan agreements are contracts negotiated with each of the borrowers.
Allowance for Credit Losses	Allowance for Credit Losses The allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level believed adequate by management to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date and is based on the size and current risk characteristics of the loan portfolio, an assessment of individual problem loans and actual loss experience, current economic events in specific industries and geographical areas, including unemployment levels, and other pertinent factors, including regulatory guidance and general economic conditions and other observable data. Determination of the allowance is inherently subjective as it requires significant estimates, including the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows or collateral value of impaired loans, estimated losses on pools of homogeneous loans that are based on historical loss experience, and consideration of current economic trends, all of which may be susceptible to significant change. Loans, or portions thereof, that are considered uncollectible are charged off against the allowance, while recoveries of amounts previously charged off are credited to the allowance. The criteria for charge offs are addressed in the Bank ’s Collection and Workout Policy. Per the policy, the recognition of the loss of loans or portions of loans will occur when there is a reasonable probability of loss. When the amount of loss can be readily calculated, the loss will be recognized. In cases where a probable charge-off amount cannot be calculated, specific reserves will be maintained. A provision for credit losses is charged to income based on management’s periodic evaluation of the factors previously mentioned, as well as other pertinent factors. Evaluations are conducted at least quarterly and more often if deemed necessary.  The allowance for credit losses is an estimate of the losses that may be sustained in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on two basic principles of accounting: (i) Topic 450, “ Contingencies ”, of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), which requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and estimable; and (ii) ASC Topic 310, “ Receivables ”, which requires that losses be accrued based on the differences between the loan balance and the value of collateral, present value of future cash flows or values that are observable in the secondary market. Management uses many factors to estimate the inherent loss that may be present in our loan portfolio, including economic conditions and trends, the value and adequacy of collateral, the volume and mix of the loan portfolio, and our internal loan processes. Actual losses could differ significantly from management’s estimates. In addition, GAAP itself may change from one previously acceptable method to another. Although the economics of transactions would be the same, the timing of events that would impact the transactions could change. Three basic components comprise our allowance for credit losses: (i) the specific allowance; (ii) the historical formula allowance; and (iii) the qualitative formula allowance. Each component is determined based on estimates that can and do change when the actual events occur. The specific allowance is established against impaired loans (i.e., nonaccrual loans and troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”)) based on our assessment of the losses that may be associated with the individual loans. The specific allowance remains until charge-offs are made. An impaired loan may show deficiencies in the borrower’s overall financial condition, payment history, support available from financial guarantors and/or the fair market value of collatera l  The historical formula allowance is used to estimate the loss on internally risk-rated loans, exclusive of those identified as impaired. Loans are grouped by type (construction, residential real estate, commercial real estate, commercial or consumer). Each loan type is assigned allowance factors based on management’s estimate of the risk, complexity and size of individual loans within a particular category using average historical charge-offs by segment over the last 16 quarters. Loans identified as pass-watch, special mention, substandard, and doubtful are considered to have elevated credit risk. These loans are assigned higher allowance factors than favorably rated loans due to management’s concerns regarding collectability or management’s knowledge of particular elements regarding the borrower. The qualitative formula allowance captures losses that have impacted the portfolio but have yet to be recognized in either the specific or historical formula allowance. A pass-watch loan has adequate risk and may include loans which may have been upgraded from another higher risk category. A special mention loan has potential weaknesses that could result in a future loss to the Company if the weaknesses are realized. A substandard loan has certain deficiencies that could result in a future loss to the Company if these deficiencies are not corrected. A doubtful loan has enough risk that there is a high probability that the Company will sustain a loss. 
Premises and Equipment	Premises and Equipment Land is carried at cost and p remises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Useful lives range from three to 10 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment; three to five years for computer hardware and data handling equipment; and 10 to 40 years for buildings and building improvements. Land improvements are amortized over a period of 15 years and leasehold improvements are amortized over the term of the respective lease. Sale-leaseback transactions are considered normal leasebacks and any realized gains are deferred and amortized to other income on a straight-line basis over the initial lease term. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, while improvements which extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized and depreciated over the estimated remaining life of the asset. Long-lived assets are evaluated periodically for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairment exists when the expected undiscounted future cash flows of a long-lived asset are less than its carrying value. In that event, the Company recognizes a loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the estimated fair value of the asset.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Other intangible assets represent purchased assets that also lack physical substance but can be distinguished from goodwill because of contractual or other legal rights or because the asset is capable of being sold or exchanged either on its own or in combination with a related contract, asset or liability. Goodwill and other intangible assets are initially required to be recorded at fair value. Determining fair value is subjective, requiring the use of estimates, assumptions and management judgment. Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested at least annually for impairment,  usually during the third quarter, or on an interim basis if circumstances dictate. Intangible assets that have finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives and also are subject to impairment testing.  Impairment testing requires that the fair value of each of the Company’s reporting units be compared to the carrying amount of its net assets, including goodwill. The Company’s reporting units were identified based on an analysis of each of its individual operating segments (i.e., the Bank and Insurance Subsidiaries). If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than book value, an expense may be required to write down the related goodwill or purchased intangibles to record an impairment los s.  During the third quarter of 2017 and 2016 , goodwill and other intangible assets were subjected to the annual assessment for impairment. As a result of the assessment, it was determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair values of the Company’s reporting units were less than their carrying amounts so no impairment was recorded.
Other Real Estate Owned	Other Real Estate Owned Other real estate owned represents assets acquired in satisfaction of loans either by foreclosure or deeds taken in lieu of foreclosure. Properties acquired are recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs at the time of acquisition, establishing a new cost basis. Thereafter, costs incurred to operate or carry the properties as well as reductions in value as determined by periodic appraisals are charged to operating expense. Gains and losses resulting from the final disposition of the properties are included in noninterest income.
Short-Term Borrowings	 Short-Term Borrowings Short-term borrowings are comprised primarily of repurchase agreements. The repurchase agreements are securities sold to the Company’s customers, at the customers’ request, under a continuing “roll-over” contract that matures in one business day. The underlying securities sold are U.S. Government agency securities, which are segregated from the Company’s other investment securities by its safekeeping agents.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method in accordance with required accounting guidance. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined by applying the applicable federal and state income tax rates to cumulative temporary differences. These temporary differences represent differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the corresponding tax bases of certain assets and liabilities. Deferred taxes result from such temporary differences. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the expected amount most likely to be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on the generation of a sufficient level of future taxable income, recoverable taxes paid in prior years and tax planning strategies. The Company evaluates all positive and negative evidence before determining if a valuation allowance is deemed necessary regarding the realization of deferred tax assets. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties as a component of tax expense. Significant judgement is required in evaluating the Company’s uncertain tax positions, determining its provision for income taxes and evaluating the impact of the Tax Act.  The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“ Tax Act ”) was enacted on December 22, 2017 and introduces significant changes to U.S. income tax law. Effective in 2018, the Tax Act reduces the U.S. statutory tax rate from 35% to 21% and creates new taxes on certain foreign-sourced earnings and certain related-party payments, which are referred to as the global intangible low-taxes income tax and base erosion tax, respectively. In addition, in 2017 the Company is subject to a one-time transition tax on accumulated foreign subsidiary earnings not previously subject to U.S. income tax. Accounting for the income tax effects of the Tax Act requires significant judgements and estimates in the interpretation and calculations of the provisions of the Tax Act.  Due to the timing of the enactment and the complexity involved in applying the provisions of the Tax Act, the Company ha s made reasonable estimates of the effects and recorded provisional amounts in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. As the Company collect s and prepare s the necessary data, and interpret s additional guidance issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS or other standard-setting bodies, it may make adjustments to the provisional amounts. Those adjustments may materially impact the provision for income taxes and the effective tax rate in the period in which the adjustments are made. The accounting for the tax effects of the enactment of the Tax Act will be completed in 2018.  Although the Company believe s it ha s adequately reserved for its uncertain tax positions, no assurance can be given that the final tax outcome of these matters will not be different. The Company adjust s these reserves in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the closing of a tax audit or the refinement of an estimate. To the extent that the final tax outcome of these matters is different than the amounts recorded, such differences will impact the provision for income taxes and the effective tax rate in the period in which such determination is made.  The provision for income taxes includes the impact of reserve provisions and changes in the reserves that are considered appropriate as well as the related net interest and penalt i es. In addition, the Company is subject to the continuous examination of its income tax returns by the IRS and other tax authorities which may asse r t assessments against the Company . The Company regularly assess es the likelihood of adverse outcome s resulting from these examinations and assessments to determine the adequacy of its provision for income taxes. The Company remains subject to examination for tax years ending on or after December 31, 2014.
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and does not include the effect of any potentially dilutive common stock equivalents. Included in this calculation due to dividend participation rights are restricted stock awards which have been granted. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding, adjusted for the effect of any potentially dilutive common stock equivalents.
Transfers of Financial Assets	Transfers of Financial Assets Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (i) the assets have been isolated from the Company, (ii) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (iii) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits with other banks and federal funds sold are considered “cash and cash equivalents” for financial reporting purposes. Interest-bearing deposits with banks generally exceed balances that are recoverable under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance.
Stock-Based Compensation	Share- Based Compensation The Company may grant share-based compensation to employees and non-employee directors in the form of restricted stock, restricted stock units and stock options. The fair value of restricted stock is determined based on the closing price of the Parent’s common stock on the date of grant. The Company recognizes compensation expense related to restricted stock on a straight-line basis over the vesting period for service-based awards, plus additional recognition of costs associated with accelerated vesting based on the projected attainment of Company performance measures. Restricted stock units (“RSUs”) are payable solely in cash which are accounted for as other liabilities in the consolidated statements of condition. The fair value of RSUs is initially valued based on the closing price of the Parent’s common stock on the date of grant and is amortized in the statement of income over the vesting period. The RSUs are subsequently remeasured in the same manner described above at the end of each reporting period until settlement. The fair value of stock options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and related assumptions. The Company uses historical data to predict option exercise and employee termination behavior. Expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of the Parent’s common stock. The expected term of options granted is derived from actual historical exercise activity and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate is derived from the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant based on the expected life of the option. The dividend yield is equal to the dividend yield of the Parent’s common stock at the time of grant. The amortization of the expense related to stock options reflects estimated forfeitures, adjusted for actual forfeiture experience. Amortization expense related to stock options is recorded in the statements of income as a component of salaries and benefits for employees and as a component of other noninterest expense for non-employee directors, with a corresponding increase to capital surplus in shareholders’ equity. As the expense related to stock options is recognized, a deferred tax asset is established that represents an estimate of future income tax deductions from the release of restrictions or the exercise of stock options. See Note 13 for a further discussion.
Fair Value	 Fair Value The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value, with the measurements made on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Significant financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are investment securities available for sale. Impaired loans and other real estate owned are significant financial instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Company is required to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs, reducing subjectivity. See Note 21 for a further discussion of fair value.
Advertising Costs	Advertising Costs Advertising costs are generally expensed as incurred. The Company incurred advertising costs of approximately $662 thousand, $528 thousand and $495 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 , respectively.
Comprehensive Income	Comprehensive Income Changes in unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities is the only component of accumulated other comprehensive income for the Company. The amount reclassified out of other accumulated comprehensive income relating to a gain on call of available-for-sale securities was $5 thousand and $30 thousand for 2017 and 2016, respectively. The related tax effect for the reclassification was $2 thousand and $12 thousand for 2017 and 2016, respectively.   In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, “Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) . The Company early adopted this new standard in the current year. ASU 2018-01 requires reclassification from AOCI to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the impact of newly enacted federal corporate income tax rate on items included in AOCI. The amount of this reclassification in 2017 was $226 thousand.
Recent Accounting Standards	Recent Accounting Standards ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” amendment requires entities to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2016. ASU 2015-14, “ Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Deferral of the Effective Date ” – ASU 2015-14 amendments defer the effective date of Update 2014-09 for all entities by one year. Public business entities, certain not-for-profit entities, and certain employee benefit plans should apply the guidance in ASU 2014-09 to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. Earlier application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. ASU 2016-08, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations ” – ASU 2016-08 amendments are intended to improve the operability and understandability of the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. ASU 2016-10, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) : Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing” – ASU 2016-10 amendments clarify that contractual provisions that, explicitly or implicitly, require an entity to transfer control of additional goods or services to a customer should be distinguished from contractual provisions that, explicitly or implicitly, define the attributes of a single promised license. Attributes of a promised license define the scope of a customer’s right to use or right to access an entity’s intellectual property and, therefore, do not define whether the entity satisfies its performance obligation at a point in time or over time and do not create an obligation for the entity to transfer any additional rights to use or access its intellectual property. Revenues from services provided by financial institutions that could be impacted by the new guidance includes credit card arrangements, trust and custody services and administration services for customer deposits accounts (e.g., ATM and wire transfer transactions). This update will be effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Adoption of the ASU is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Company’s primary sources of revenue are derived from interest and dividends earned on loans, investment securities, and other financial instruments that are not within the scope of ASU 2014-09. The Company’s revenue recognition pattern for revenue streams within the scope of ASU 2014-09, including but not limited to service charges on deposit accounts and gains/losses on the sale of OREO, is not expected to change significantly from current practice. The standard permits the use of either the full retrospective or modified retrospective transition method. The Company is currently planning to use the modified retrospective transition method which requires application of ASU 2014-09 to uncompleted contracts at the date of adoption. Periods prior to the date of adoption are not retrospectively revised, but a cumulative effect of adoption is recognized for the impact of the ASU on uncompleted contracts at the date of adoption.  ASU No. 2016-01, “Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”. This ASU, among other things, (i) requires equity investments, with certain exceptions, to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income, (ii) simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment, (iii) eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet, (iv) requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes, (v) requires an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments, (vi) requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements and (vii) clarifies that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities. ASU 2016-01 will be effective for us on January 1, 2018 and is not expected to have a significant impact on our financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating methods of measuring fair value of its loan portfolio using an exit price notion as noted in (iv) above. In addition, the Company has hired a third-party valuation expert to aid in the transition to the fair value guidance.  ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” This ASU stipulates that a lessee should recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from leases. All leases create an asset and a liability for the lessee in accordance with FASB Concepts Statement No. 6, Elements of Financial Statement , and, therefore, recognition of those lease assets and lease liabilities represents an improvement over previous GAAP, which did not require lease assets and lease liabilities to be recognized for most leases. A lessee should recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. When measuring assets and liabilities arising from a lease, a lessee (and a lessor) should include payments to be made in optional periods only if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise an option to extend the lease or not to exercise an option to terminate the lease. Similarly, optional payments to purchase the underlying asset should be included in the measurement of lease assets and lease liabilities only if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise that purchase option. In addition, also consistent with the previous leases guidance, a lessee (and a lessor) should exclude most variable lease payments in measuring lease assets and lease liabilities, other than those that depend on an index or a rate or are in substance fixed payments. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. If a lessee makes this election, it should recognize lease expense for such leases generally on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is permitted upon issuance. Lessees (for capital and operating leases) and lessors (for sales-type, direct financing and operating leases) must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The modified retrospective approach would not require any transition accounting for leases that expired before the earliest comparative period presented. Leases and lessors may not apply a full retrospective transition approach. While the Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new standard, we expect an increase to the Consolidated Balance Sheets for right-of-use assets and interest expense of the lease liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Income, for arrangements previously accounted for as operating leases. Therefore, the Company’s preliminary evaluation indicates the provisions of ASU No. 2016-02 are expected to impact the Company’s consolidated statements of condition, along with our regulatory capital ratios . However, the Company continues to evaluate the extent of potential impact the new guidance will have on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company is in the process of developing an inventory of all leases and accumulating the lease data necessary to apply the amended guidance.  ASU No. 2016-09, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” This ASU simplifies the treatment and accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. For public business entities, the amendments in this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted for any entity in any interim or annual period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. An entity that elects early adoption must adopt all of the amendments in the same period. Upon adoption of ASU No. 2016-09 on January 1, 2017, the Company made an accounting policy election to recognize forfeitures of stock-based awards as they occur. The adoption of ASU No. 2016-09 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.  ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” The amendments in this ASU will replace the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The amendments affect loans, debt securities, trade receivables, net investments in leases, off-balance-sheet credit exposures, reinsurance receivables, and any other financial assets not excluded from the scope that have the contractual right to receive cash. The amendments broaden the information that an entity must consider in developing its expected credit loss estimate for assets measured either collectively or individually. The use of forecasted information incorporates more timely information in the estimate of expected credit losses, which will be more decision useful to users of the financial statements. It is not expected that an entity will need to create an economic forecast over the entire contractual life of long-dated financial assets. Therefore, the amendments will allow an entity to revert to historical loss information that is reflective of the contractual term (considering the effect of prepayments) for periods that are beyond the time frame for which the entity is able to develop reasonable and supportable forecasts. The amendments retain many of the disclosure amendments in Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-20, Receivables (Topic 310): Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses, updated to reflect the change from an incurred loss methodology to an expected credit loss methodology. Credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities should be measured in a manner similar to current GAAP. However, the amendments require that credit losses be presented as an allowance rather than a write-down. For public entities that are U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filers, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. All entities may adopt the amendments earlier as of the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company believes this ASU will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements and the method in which we calculate our credit losses, primarily on loans and held to maturity securities. At this time, the Company has established a project management team which is in the process of developing and understanding this pronouncement, evaluating the impact of this pronouncement and researching additional software resources that could assist with the implementation.  ASU No. 2016-15, “Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments." Current GAAP is unclear or does not include specific guidance on how to classify certain transactions in the statement of cash flows. This ASU is intended to reduce diversity in practice in how eight particular transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-15 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted, provided that all of the amendments are adopted in the same period. Entities will be required to apply the guidance retrospectively. If it is impracticable to apply the guidance retrospectively for an issue, the amendments related to that issue would be applied prospectively. We adopted the amendments in this ASU effective January 1, 2017. The adoption of ASU No. 2016-15 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.  ASU No. 2017-01 – In January 2017, FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805)” Clarifying the Definition of a Business. The ASU clarifies the definition of a business to assist with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The guidance is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial positions, results of operations or disclosures. ASU No. 2017-03 – In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-03, “ Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (Topic 250) and Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the September 22, 2016 and November 17, 2016 EITF Meetings.” The ASU adds an SEC paragraph to ASUs 2014-09, 2016-02, and 2016-13 which specifies the SEC staff view that a registrant should evaluate ASUs that have not yet been adopted to determine the appropriate disclosure about the potential material effects of those ASUs on the financial statements when adopted. The guidance also specifies the SEC staff view on financial statement disclosures when the company does not know or cannot reasonably estimate the impact that adoption of the ASUs will have on the financial statements. The ASU also conforms SEC guidance on accounting for tax benefits resulting from investments in affordable housing projects to the guidance in ASU 2014-01, Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323). The amendments in this update are effective upon issuance. The guidance did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements. ASU No. 2017-04 – In January 2017, FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, “ Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment.” The ASU simplifies measurement of goodwill and eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. The Company should perform its goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An impairment charge should be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The impairment charge is limited to the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The guidance is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial positions, results of operations or disclosures.  ASU No. 2017-08 – In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-08, “Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities.” Under current GAAP, entities normally amortize the premium as an adjustment of yield over the contractual life of the instrument. This guidance shortens the amortization period of certain callable debt securities held at a premium to the earliest call date. This update is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The adoption of ASU No. 2017-08 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.  ASU No. 2017-09 – In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09 “Stock Compensation, Scope of Modification Accounting.” This ASU clarifies when changes to the terms of conditions of a share-based payment award must be accounted for as modifications. Companies will apply the modification accounting guidance if the value, vesting conditions or classification of the award changes. The new guidance should reduce diversity in practice and result in fewer changes to the terms of an award being accounted for as modifications, as the guidance will allow companies to make certain non-substantive changes to awards without accounting for them as modifications. It does not change the accounting for modifications. ASU No. 2017-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017; early adoption is permitted. ASU No. 2017-09 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.  ASU 2018-02 – In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02 “Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.” The amendments provide financial statement preparers with an option to reclassify stranded tax effects within accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings in each period in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (or portion thereof) is recorded. The amendments are effective for all organizations for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Organizations should apply the proposed amendments either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period (or periods) in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is recognized. The Company has elected to reclassify the stranded income tax effects from th e Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in the financial statements for the period ending December 31, 2017. The amount of this reclassification in 2017 was $22 6 thousand

BUSINESS COMBINATION (Table)

BUSINESS COMBINATION (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Business Combination [Abstract]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	      The following table provides the purchase price as of the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated fair values, and the resulting goodwill of $15. 0 million recorded from the acquisition:     Purchase Price Consideration:  Cash consideration $ 17,186  Total purchase price for NWBI branch acquisition $ 17,186   Assets acquired at fair value:  Cash and cash equivalents $ 81,231  Loans 122,862  Premises and equipment, net 6,326  Core deposit intangible 3,954  Deferred tax assets 291  Total fair value of assets acquired $ 214,664   Liabilities assumed at fair value:  Deposits $ 212,456  Other liabilities 7  Total fair value of liabilities assumed $ 212,463   Net assets acquired at fair value: $ 2,201   Amount of goodwill resulting from acquisition $ 14,985 
Schedule of Contractually Required Payments Receivable	The following table outlines the contractually required payments receivable, cash flows we expect to receive, and the accretable yield for all NWBI loans as of the acquisition date.    Contractually  Required Cash Flows Carrying Value  Payments Expected To Be Accretable FMV of Loans  Receivable Collected Adjustments Receivable   Performing loans acquired $ 125,131 125,131 2,269 $ 122,862  

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Table)

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
INVESTMENT SECURITIES [Abstract]
Schedule of Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Securities Reconciliation	The following table provides information on the amortized cost and estimated fair values of investment securities.    Gross Gross Estimated  Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair  (Dollars in thousands) Cost Gains Losses Value  Available-for-sale securities:  December 31, 2017  U.S. Government agencies $ 45,806 $ 23 $ 497 $ 45,332  Mortgage-backed 152,198 157 1,390 150,965  Equity 666 - 8 658  Total $ 198,670 $ 180 $ 1,895 $ 196,955   December 31, 2016  U.S. Government agencies $ 34,320 $ 56 $ 58 $ 34,318  Mortgage-backed 130,490 263 1,809 128,944  Equity 652 - 12 640  Total $ 165,462 $ 319 $ 1,879 $ 163,902   Held-to-maturity securities:  December 31, 2017  U.S. Government agencies $ 1,844 $ 21 $ - $ 1,865  States and political subdivisions 1,403 47 - 1,450  Other Debt Securities (1) 3,000 76 - 3,076  Total $ 6,247 $ 144 $ - $ 6,391   December 31, 2016  U.S. Government agencies $ 2,089 $ 26 $ - $ 2,115  States and political subdivisions 1,615 76 - 1,691  Other Debt Securities (1) 3,000 - - 3,000  Total $ 6,704 $ 102 $ - $ 6,806  On December 15, 2016 the Company bought $3.0 million in subordinated notes from a local regional bank which it intends to hold to maturity of December 30, 2026.
Available-For-Sale Securities and Held-to-Maturity, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	                      The following table provides information about gross unrealized losses and fair value by length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 201 7 .    Less than More than  12 Months 12 Months Total  Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized  (Dollars in thousands) Value Losses Value Losses Value Losses  December 31, 2017  Available-for-sale securities:  U.S. Government agencies $ 37,550 $ 453 $ 5,956 $ 44 $ 43,506 $ 497  Mortgage-backed 96,622 700 28,215 690 124,837 1,390  Equity securities - - 666 8 666 8  Total $ 134,172 $ 1,153 $ 34,837 $ 742 $ 169,009 $ 1,895   Less than More than  12 Months 12 Months Total  Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized  (Dollars in thousands) Value Losses Value Losses Value Losses  December 31, 2016  Available-for-sale securities:  U.S. Government agencies $ 11,926 $ 58 $ - $ 104 $ 11,926 $ 162  Mortgage-backed 100,237 1,546 9,208 263 109,445 1,809  Equity securities 640 12 - - 640 12  Total $ 112,803 $ 1,616 $ 9,208 $ 367 $ 122,011 $ 1,983   Held-to-maturity securities:  U.S. Government agencies $ 2,115 $ 78 $ - $ - $ 2,115 $ 78 
Schedule of Securities Debt Maturities	The following table provides information on the amortized cost and estimated fair values of investment securities by maturity date at December 31, 201 7 .     Available for sale Held to maturity  Amortized Amortized  (Dollars in thousands) Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value  Due in one year or less $ 11,002 $ 10,969 $ - $ -  Due after one year through five years 34,964 34,475 902 935  Due after five years through ten years 39,573 39,252 501 515  Due after ten years 112,465 111,601 4,844 4,941  198,004 196,297 6,247 6,391  Equity securities 666 658 - -  Total $ 198,670 $ 196,955 $ 6,247 $ 6,391 
Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Values of Securities	The following table sets forth the amortized cost and estimated fair values of securities which have been pledged as collateral for obligations to federal, state and local government agencies, and other purposes as required or permitted by law, or sold under agreements to repurchase. All pledged securities are in the available-for-sale investment portfolio.    December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016  Amortized Amortized  (Dollars in thousands) Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value  Pledged available-for-sale securities $ 131,035 $ 129,880 $ 140,042 $ 138,875 

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDI38

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Financing Receivables	The following table provides information about the principal classes of the loan portfolio at December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016  Construction $ 125,746 $ 84,002  Residential real estate 399,190 325,768  Commercial real estate 464,887 382,681  Commercial 97,284 72,435  Consumer 6,407 6,639  Total loans 1,093,514 871,525  Allowance for credit losses (9,781) (8,726)  Total loans, net $ 1,083,733 $ 862,799 
Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables	The following tables include impairment information relating to loans and the allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2017 and 2016.   Residential Commercial (Dollars in thousands) Construction real estate real estate Commercial Consumer Total December 31, 2017 Loans individually evaluated for impairment $ 6,975 $ 6,018 $ 4,967 $ 337 $ - $ 18,297 Loans collectively evaluated for impairment 118,771 393,172 459,920 96,947 6,407 1,075,217 Total loans $ 125,746 $ 399,190 $ 464,887 $ 97,284 $ 6,407 $ 1,093,514  Allowance for credit losses allocated to: Loans individually evaluated for impairment $ 500 $ 239 $ 33 $ 33 $ - $ 805 Loans collectively evaluated for impairment 1,960 2,045 2,561 2,208 202 8,976 Total loans $ 2,460 $ 2,284 $ 2,594 $ 2,241 $ 202 $ 9,781      Residential Commercial (Dollars in thousands) Construction real estate real estate Commercial Consumer Total December 31, 2016 Loans individually evaluated for impairment $ 8,007 $ 7,778 $ 6,088 $ - $ 99 $ 21,972 Loans collectively evaluated for impairment 75,995 317,990 376,593 72,435 6,540 849,553 Total loans $ 84,002 $ 325,768 $ 382,681 $ 72,435 $ 6,639 $ 871,525  Allowance for credit losses allocated to: Loans individually evaluated for impairment $ 1,639 $ 317 $ 185 $ - $ - $ 2,141 Loans collectively evaluated for impairment 1,148 1,636 2,425 1,145 231 6,585 Total loans $ 2,787 $ 1,953 $ 2,610 $ 1,145 $ 231 $ 8,726  The following tables provide a summary of the activity in the allowance for credit losses allocated by loan class for 2017 and 2016. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one loan class does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other loan classes.    Residential Commercial (Dollars in thousands) Construction real estate real estate Commercial Consumer Unallocated Total 2017 Allowance for credit losses: Beginning Balance $ 2,787 $ 1,953 $ 2,610 $ 1,145 $ 231 $ - $ 8,726  Charge-offs (54) (445) (100) (946) (32) - (1,577) Recoveries 30 40 31 215 25 - 341 Net charge-offs (24) (405) (69) (731) (7) - (1,236)  Provision (303) 736 53 1,827 (22) - 2,291 Ending Balance $ 2,460 $ 2,284 $ 2,594 $ 2,241 $ 202 $ - $ 9,781    Residential Commercial (Dollars in thousands) Construction real estate real estate Commercial Consumer Unallocated Total 2016 Allowance for credit losses: Beginning Balance $ 1,646 $ 2,181 $ 2,999 $ 558 $ 156 $ 776 $ 8,316  Charge-offs (615) (580) (503) (497) (45) - (2,240) Recoveries 35 298 25 428 16 - 802 Net charge-offs (580) (282) (478) (69) (29) - (1,438)  Provision 1,721 54 89 656 104 (776) 1,848 Ending Balance $ 2,787 $ 1,953 $ 2,610 $ 1,145 $ 231 $ - $ 8,726  
Effect on the Loan Loss Provision as Result of change in Methodology	The following table represents the effect on the loan loss provision as a result of these changes in methodology. It compares the methodology actually used for the year ended December 31, 2017to that used in prior periods.     Calculated Provision Calculated Provision  Based on Current Based on Prior  (Dollars in thousands) Methodology Methodology Difference  Construction $ (303) $ (653) $ 350  Residential real estate 736 753 (17)  Commercial real estate 53 (439) 492  Commercial 1,827 1,217 610  Consumer (22) (9) (13)  Total $ 2,291 $ 869 $ 1,422 
Impaired Financing Receivables	The following tables provide information on impaired loans and any related allowance by loan class as of December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 . The difference between the unpaid principal balance and the recorded investment is the amount of partial charge-offs that have been taken.    Recorded Recorded  Unpaid investment investment Average Interest  principal with no with an Related recorded income  (Dollars in thousands) balance allowance allowance allowance investment recognized  December 31, 2017  Impaired nonaccrual loans:  Construction $ 3,100 $ 182 $ 2,821 $ 459 $ 3,181 $ -  Residential real estate 1,620 1,482 - - 3,191 -  Commercial real estate 795 149 - - 542 -  Commercial 425 - 337 33 200 -  Consumer - - - - 41 -  Total $ 5,940 $ 1,813 $ 3,158 $ 492 $ 7,155 $ -   Impaired accruing TDRs:  Construction $ 3,972 $ 3,038 $ 934 $ 41 $ 4,067 $ 101  Residential real estate 4,536 2,042 2,494 239 3,831 161  Commercial real estate 4,818 4,084 734 33 4,860 185  Commercial - - - - - -  Consumer - - - - - -  Total $ 13,326 $ 9,164 $ 4,162 $ 313 $ 12,758 $ 447   Total impaired loans:  Construction $ 7,072 $ 3,220 $ 3,755 $ 500 $ 7,248 $ 101  Residential real estate 6,156 3,524 2,494 239 7,022 161  Commercial real estate 5,613 4,233 734 33 5,402 185  Commercial 425 - 337 33 200 -  Consumer - - - - 41 -  Total $ 19,266 $ 10,977 $ 7,320 $ 805 $ 19,913 $ 447      Recorded Recorded  Unpaid investment investment Average Interest  principal with no with an Related recorded income  (Dollars in thousands) balance allowance allowance allowance investment recognized  December 31, 2016  Impaired nonaccrual loans:  Construction $ 7,247 $ - $ 3,818 $ 1,621 $ 5,707 $ -  Residential real estate 4,013 1,957 1,946 166 3,500 -  Commercial real estate 1,801 959 193 117 2,144 -  Commercial - - - - 108 -  Consumer 99 99 - - 106 -  Total $ 13,160 $ 3,015 $ 5,957 $ 1,904 $ 11,565 $ -   Impaired accruing TDRs:  Construction $ 4,189 $ 3,479 $ 710 $ 18 $ 4,172 $ 96  Residential real estate 3,875 2,829 1,046 151 4,663 195  Commercial real estate 4,936 1,573 3,363 68 5,090 174  Commercial - - - - - -  Consumer - - - - - -  Total $ 13,000 $ 7,881 $ 5,119 $ 237 $ 13,925 $ 465   Total impaired loans:  Construction $ 11,436 $ 3,479 $ 4,528 $ 1,639 $ 9,879 $ 96  Residential real estate 7,888 4,786 2,992 317 8,163 195  Commercial real estate 6,737 2,532 3,556 185 7,234 174  Commercial - - - - 108 -  Consumer 99 99 - - 106 -  Total $ 26,160 $ 10,896 $ 11,076 $ 2,141 $ 25,490 $ 465 
Troubled Debt Restructurings on Financing Receivables	The following tables provide a roll-forward for troubled debt restructurings as of December 31, 201 7 and December 31, 201 6 .    1/1/2017 12/31/2017  TDR New Disbursements Charge Reclassifications/ TDR Related  (Dollars in thousands) Balance TDRs (Payments) offs Transfer In/(Out) Payoffs Balance Allowance  For the year ended  December 31, 2017  Accruing TDRs  Construction $ 4,189 $ - $ (25) $ - $ (58) $ (134) $ 3,972 $ 41  Residential real estate 3,875 - (333) (89) 1,535 (452) 4,536 239  Commercial real estate 4,936 - (118) - - - 4,818 33  Commercial - - - - - - - -  Consumer - - - - - - - -  Total $ 13,000 $ - $ (476) $ (89) $ 1,477 $ (586) $ 13,326 $ 313   Nonaccrual TDRs  Construction $ 3,818 $ - $ (890) $ - $ (50) $ - $ 2,878 $ 459  Residential real estate 1,603 - (68) - (1,535) - - -  Commercial real estate 83 - - - - - 83 -  Commercial - 345 (8) - - - 337 33  Consumer - - - - - - - -  Total $ 5,504 $ 345 $ (966) $ - $ (1,585) $ - $ 3,298 $ 492   Total $ 18,504 $ 345 $ (1,442) $ (89) $ (108) $ (586) $ 16,624 $ 805    1/1/2016 12/31/16  TDR New Disbursements Charge Reclassifications/ TDR Related  (Dollars in thousands) Balance TDRs (Payments) offs Transfer In/(Out) Payoffs Balance Allowance  For the year ended  December 31, 2016  Accruing TDRs  Construction $ 4,069 $ - $ 120 $ - $ - $ - $ 4,189 $ 18  Residential real estate 5,686 565 (405) - (1,595) (376) 3,875 151  Commercial real estate 5,740 495 (724) (117) (458) - 4,936 68  Commercial - - - - - - - -  Consumer - - - - - - - -  Total $ 15,495 $ 1,060 $ (1,009) $ (117) $ (2,053) $ (376) $ 13,000 $ 237   Nonaccrual TDRs  Construction $ 4,960 $ 2,570 $ (2,022) $ (590) $ (1,100) $ - $ 3,818 $ 1,621  Residential real estate 445 117 (531) (23) 1,595 - 1,603 156  Commercial real estate - - (117) (258) 458 - 83 -  Commercial - - - - - - - -  Consumer 23 - (23) - - - - -  Total $ 5,428 $ 2,687 $ (2,693) $ (871) $ 953 $ - $ 5,504 $ 1,777   Total $ 20,923 $ 3,747 $ (3,702) $ (988) $ (1,100) $ (376) $ 18,504 $ 2,014 The following tables provide information on loans that were modified and considered TDRs during 201 7 and 201 6 .    Premodification Postmodification  outstanding outstanding  Number of recorded recorded Related  (Dollars in thousands) contracts investment investment allowance  TDRs:  For the year ended  December 31, 2017  Construction - $ - $ - $ -  Residential real estate - - - -  Commercial real estate 1 760 755 -  Commercial 1 462 345 -  Consumer - - - -  Total 2 $ 1,222 $ 1,100 $ -   For the year ended  December 31, 2016  Construction - $ - $ - $ -  Residential real estate 3 667 688 -  Commercial real estate 2 695 572 -  Commercial - - - -  Consumer - - - -  Total 5 $ 1,362 $ 1,260 $ - 
Troubled Debt Restructurings That Defaulted On Financing Receivables	During the year ended December 31, 2017, there was one new TDR and one previously recorded TDR which was modified. The new TDR consisted of a reduction in principal, whereas, the previously recorded TDR consisted of a change in maturity date.  The following tables provide information on TDRs that defaulted during 201 7 and 201 6 . Generally, a loan is considered in default when principal or interest is past due 90 days or more , the loan is placed on nonaccrual, charged-off, or foreclosure proceedings have commenced.    Number of Recorded Related  (Dollars in thousands) contracts investment allowance  TDRs that subsequently defaulted:  For the year ended  December 31, 2017  Construction - $ - $ -  Residential real estate 1 89 -  Commercial real estate - - -  Commercial - - -  Consumer - - -  Total 1 $ 89 $ -   For the year ended  December 31, 2016  Construction 2 $ 590 $ -  Residential real estate 1 23 -  Commercial real estate 2 375 -  Commercial - - -  Consumer - - -  Total 5 $ 988 $ - 
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators	The following tables provide information on loan risk ratings as of December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    Special  (Dollars in thousands) Pass/Performing Pass/Watch Mention Substandard Doubtful Total  December 31, 2017  Construction $ 88,836 $ 30,674 $ - $ 6,236 $ - $ 125,746  Residential real estate 355,575 34,973 4,456 4,186 - 399,190  Commercial real estate 342,051 109,041 7,420 6,375 - 464,887  Commercial 72,440 24,102 308 434 - 97,284  Consumer 5,260 1,147 - - - 6,407  Total $ 864,162 $ 199,937 $ 12,184 $ 17,231 $ - $ 1,093,514    Special  (Dollars in thousands) Pass/Performing Pass/Watch Mention Substandard Doubtful Total  December 31, 2016  Construction $ 45,126 $ 27,515 $ 4,195 $ 7,166 $ - $ 84,002  Residential real estate 280,215 32,027 6,646 6,880 - 325,768  Commercial real estate 260,935 102,526 10,939 8,281 - 382,681  Commercial 49,697 21,616 857 265 - 72,435  Consumer 6,406 134 - 99 - 6,639  Total $ 642,379 $ 183,818 $ 22,637 $ 22,691 $ - $ 871,525 
Past Due Financing Receivables	The following tables provide information on the aging of the loan portfolio as of December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    Accruing  30-59 days 60-89 days Greater than Total  (Dollars in thousands) Current past due past due 90 days past due Nonaccrual Total  December 31, 2017  Construction $ 122,475 $ 268 $ - $ - $ 268 $ 3,003 $ 125,746  Residential real estate 394,653 1,589 1,045 421 3,055 1,482 399,190  Commercial real estate 460,998 1,061 2,461 218 3,740 149 464,887  Commercial 96,774 173 - - 173 337 97,284  Consumer 6,395 6 6 - 12 - 6,407  Total $ 1,081,295 $ 3,097 $ 3,512 $ 639 $ 7,248 $ 4,971 $ 1,093,514  Percent of total loans 98.8 % 0.3 % 0.3 % 0.1 % 0.7 % 0.5 % 100.0 %    Accruing  30-59 days 60-89 days Greater than Total  (Dollars in thousands) Current past due past due 90 days past due Nonaccrual Total  December 31, 2016  Construction $ 80,079 $ - $ 105 $ - $ 105 $ 3,818 $ 84,002  Residential real estate 317,992 1,778 2,095 - 3,873 3,903 325,768  Commercial real estate 375,552 3,219 2,758 - 5,977 1,152 382,681  Commercial 72,272 19 134 10 163 - 72,435  Consumer 6,515 13 2 10 25 99 6,639  Total $ 852,410 $ 5,029 $ 5,094 $ 20 $ 10,143 $ 8,972 $ 871,525  Percent of total loans 97.8 % 0.6 % 0.6 % - % 1.2 % 1.0 % 100.0 % 

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Table)

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]
Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment	The following table provides information on premises and equipment at December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016  Land $ 7,884 $ 5,818  Buildings and land improvements 20,345 16,296  Furniture and equipment 6,240 6,746  34,469 28,860  Accumulated depreciation (11,415) (12,302)  Total $ 23,054 $ 16,558 
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure	Future minimum annual rental payments are approximately as follows:    (Dollars in thousands)  2018 $ 763  2019 680  2020 471  2021 429  2022 436  Thereafter 2,130  Total minimum lease payments $ 4,909 

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE40

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Goodwill and Other Acquired Intangible Assets	The following table provides information on the significant components of goodwill and other acquired intangible assets at December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 . On May 19, 2017, the Bank acquired three branches located in Arbutus, Owings Mills and Elkridge, Maryland from NWBI. The purchase of these branches resulted in core deposit intangibles of $4.0 million and goodwill of $15.0 million. The Insurance segment had goodwill of $10.1 million at the end of 201 7 and $9.4 million at the end of 201 6 due to an immaterial reclassification between goodwill and deferred taxes of $702 thousand identified during 2017 . See Note 27 for further information regarding the Company’s business segments.    December 31, 2017  Weighted  Gross Accumulated Net Average  Carrying Impairment Accumulated Carrying Remaining Life  (Dollars in thousands) Amount Charges Amortization Amount (in years)   Goodwill $ 30,922 $ (2,637) $ (667) $ 27,618 -   Other intangible assets  Amortizable  Employment agreements $ 440 $ - $ (440) $ - -  Insurance expirations 1,270 - (1,270) - -  Customer relationships 795 (95) (484) 216 4.6  Core deposit intangible 3,954 - (231) 3,723 9.4  6,459 (95) (2,425) 3,939  Unamortizable  Trade name 780 - - 780 -  780 - - 780  Total other intangible assets $ 7,239 $ (95) $ (2,425) $ 4,719   December 31, 2016  Weighted  Gross Accumulated Net Average  Carrying Impairment Accumulated Carrying Remaining Life  Amount Charges Amortization Amount (in years)   Goodwill $ 15,235 $ (2,637) $ (667) $ 11,931 -   Other intangible assets  Amortizable  Employment agreements $ 440 $ - $ (440) $ - -  Insurance expirations 1,270 - (1,233) 37 0.4  Customer relationships 795 (95) (438) 262 5.6  2,505 (95) (2,111) 299  Unamortizable  Carrier relationships - - - - -  Trade name 780 - - 780 -  780 - - 780  Total other intangible assets $ 3,285 $ (95) $ (2,111) $ 1,079 
Future Amortization Expense for Amortizable Other Intangible Assets	         The following table provides information on current period and estimated future amortization expense for amortizable other intangible assets.       Amortization  (Dollars in thousands) Expense  Estimate for years ended December 31, 2018 $ 442  2019 442  2020 442  2021 439  2022 427  Thereafter 1,747 

OTHER ASSETS (Table)

OTHER ASSETS (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
OTHER ASSETS [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets	The Company had the following other assets at December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016  Restricted securities $ 3,735 $ 1,650  Accrued interest receivable 3,502 2,675  Deferred income taxes 1,935 7,040  Prepaid expenses 1,475 1,148  Cash surrender value on life insurance 3,637 2,589  Other assets 3,636 3,781  Total $ 17,920 $ 18,883 

OTHER LIABILITIES (Table)

OTHER LIABILITIES (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
OTHER LIABILITIES [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Liabilities	The Company had the following other liabilities at December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016  Accrued interest payable $ 65 $ 74  Other accounts payable 4,286 3,347  Deferred compensation liability 1,219 1,444  Other liabilities 39 415  Total $ 5,609 $ 5,280 

DEPOSITS (Table)

DEPOSITS (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
DEPOSITS [Abstract]
Schedule of Deposits	The following table provides information on the approximate maturities of total time deposits at December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016  Due in one year or less $ 142,880 $ 154,328  Due in one to three years 70,285 60,795  Due in three to five years 49,650 45,145  Total $ 262,815 $ 260,268 

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS (Table)

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS [Abstract]
Schedule of Short-term Borrowings	The following table summarizes certain information on short-term borrowings for the years ended December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    2017 2016  (Dollars in thousands) Amount Rate Amount Rate  Average for the Year  Repurchase agreements $ 3,324 0.49 % $ 5,753 0.24 %  FHLB Advances 1,183 1.20 - -  Overnight Fed Funds purchased 18 1.84 - -   At Year End  Repurchase agreements $ 6,072 0.78 % $ 3,203 0.25 %  FHLB Advances 15,662 1.63 - -  Overnight Fed Funds purchased - - - - 

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Table

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation	The following tables provide information on stock-based compensation expense for 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 .     December 31,  (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016 2015  Stock-based compensation expense $ 1,055 $ 334 $ 283  Excess tax benefits related to stock-based  compensation 28 27 3     December 31,  (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016 2015  Unrecognized stock-based compensation  expense $ 801 $ 337 $ 222  Weighted average period unrecognized  expense is expected to be recognized 1.0 years 0.9 years 1.5 years 
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options Activity	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the Company under the 2016 Equity Plan for the three years ended December 31, 2017 .    Year Ended December 31, 2017 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015  Weighted Average Weighted Average Weighted Average  Number of Exercise Number of Exercise Number of Exercise  Shares Prices Shares Prices Shares Prices  Outstanding at beginning of period 62,086 $ 8.29 61,327 $ 8.05 27,108 $ 6.64  Granted 1,202 16.65 12,443 11.12 34,219 9.18  Exercised (859) 6.64 (11,684) 6.64 - -  Expired/Cancelled - - - - - -  Outstanding at end of period 62,429 $ 8.47 62,086 $ 8.29 61,327 $ 8.05   Exercisable at end of period 61,828 $ 8.40 58,756 $ 8.14 44,218 $ 7.62 
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Option Valuation Assumptions	The following weighted average assumptions were used as inputs to the Black-Scholes valuation model for options granted in 2017 and 2016 .     2017 2016 2015  Dividend yield 0.84 % 0.73 % - %  Expected volatility 64.80 % 38.60 % 32.00 %  Risk-free interest rate 2.42 % 1.75 % 1.97 %  Expected contract life (in years) 10 years 10 years 7 years 
Equity Plan 2016 [Member]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Units Award Activity	The following table summarizes restricted stock award activity for the Company under the 2016 Equity Plan for the three years ended December 31, 2017 .     Year Ended December 31, 2017 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015  Weighted Average Weighted Average Weighted Average  Number of Grant Date Number of Grant Date Number of Grant Date  Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value  Nonvested at beginning of period 17,066 $ 11.46 12,488 $ 8.74 14,251 $ 8.51  Granted 22,927 16.71 27,366 11.51 12,647 9.21  Vested (24,080) 13.86 (22,788) 10.01 (14,410) 8.93  Cancelled - - - - - -  Nonvested at end of period 15,913 $ 15.39 17,066 $ 11.46 12,488 $ 8.74 
2016 and 2006 Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Units Award Activity	The following table summarizes restricted stock units activity for the Company under the 2016 and 2006 Equity Plans for the three years ended December 31, 2017.     Year Ended December 31, 2017 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015  Weighted Average Weighted Average Weighted Average  Number of Grant Date Number of Grant Date Number of Grant Date  Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value  Outstanding at beginning of period 46,342 $ 10.64 26,943 $ 9.49 - $ -  Granted 43,924 13.59 24,433 11.68 26,943 9.49  Vested - - - - - -  Forfeited - - (5,034) 9.49 - -  Outstanding at end of period 90,266 $ 12.08 46,342 $ 10.64 26,943 $ 9.49 

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (Table)

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
DEFERRED COMPENSATION [Abstract]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement	The following table provides information on Shore Bancshares, Inc.’s contributions to the Plan for 201 7 , 201 6 , and 201 5 and the related deferred compensation liability at December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016 2015  Deferred compensation contribution $ - $ - $ -    December 31,  (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016  Deferred compensation liability $ 393 $ 496 
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement in Other Assets and Other Liabilities	The following table includes information on the cash surrender value and the accrued benefit obligation included in other assets and other liabilities at December 31, 201 7 and 201 6 .          (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016  Cash surrender value $ 3,637 $ 3,552  Accrued benefit obligation 826 1,444 

OTHER EXPENSES (Table)

OTHER EXPENSES (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
OTHER EXPENSES [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Noninterest Expenses	The following table summarizes the Company’s other noninterest expenses for the years ended December 31:    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016 2015  Advertising and marketing $ 662 $ 528 $ 495  Other customer expense 393 279 172  Other expense 1,969 2,096 2,168  Other loan expense 271 247 351  Software expense 1,051 895 697  Travel and entertainment expense 387 315 303  Trust professional fees 529 539 625  Total noninterest expense $ 5,262 $ 4,899 $ 4,811 

INCOME TAXES (Table)

INCOME TAXES (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	The following table provides information on components of income tax expense for each of the three years ended December 31.    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016 2015  Current tax expense:  Federal $ 4,047 $ 525 $ 247  State - 19 287  4,047 544 534  Deferred income tax expense:  Federal 2,903 4,486 3,369  State 1,573 1,231 505  4,476 5,717 3,874   Total income tax expense $ 8,523 $ 6,261 $ 4,408 
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	The following table provides a reconciliation of tax computed at the statutory federal tax rate to the actual tax expense (benefit) for each of the three years ended December 31.    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016 2015  Tax at federal statutory rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 34.0 %  Tax effect of:  Tax-exempt income (1.0) (0.8) (0.4)  Other non-deductible expenses 0.1 0.3 0.2  State income taxes, net of federal benefit 5.2 5.1 4.5  Tax impact from enacted change in tax rate 2.9 - -  Other 0.9 (0.2) (0.1)  Actual income tax expense rate 43.1 % 39.4 % 38.2 % 
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The following table provides information on significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31. The Company recorded a provisional adjustment to our U.S. deferred income taxes as of December 31, 2017 to reflect the reduction in the U.S. statutory tax rate from 35% to 21% resulting from the Tax Act.    (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016  Deferred tax assets:  Allowance for credit losses $ 2,625 $ 3,486  Reserve for off-balance sheet commitments 81 122  Net operating loss carry forward 741 2,232  Write-downs of other real estate owned 212 387  Deferred income 95 1,011  Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities 460 630  Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities  transferred to held to maturity 20 42  AMT Credits - 869  Other 635 1,192  Total deferred tax assets 4,869 9,971  Deferred tax liabilities:  Depreciation 408 239  Amortization on loans FMV adjustment 84 156  Purchase accounting adjustments 1,994 2,019  Deferred capital gain on branch sale 207 401  Other 241 116  Total deferred tax liabilities 2,934 2,931  Net deferred tax assets $ 1,935 $ 7,040 

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Tabl

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following table provides information relating to the calculation of earnings per common share.    (In thousands, except per share data) 2017 2016 2015  Net income $ 11,262 $ 9,638 $ 7,108   Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 12,682 12,652 12,629   Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents-options 22 17 10   Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents-restricted stock units 14 - -   Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 12,718 12,669 12,639   Income per common share - basic $ 0.89 $ 0.76 $ 0.56   Income per common share - diluted $ 0.89 $ 0.76 $ 0.56 

REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMEN50

REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS [Abstract]
Schedule of Capital Amounts And Ratios	The following tables present the capital amounts and ratios for Shore Bancshares, Inc. and Shore Uni ted Bank as of December 31, 2017 and Shore Bancshares, Inc. and Shore United Bank as of December 31, 201 6 .    Common Total Net Tier 1 Total  Equity/ Risk- Risk- Adjusted Common Risk-Based Risk-Based Tier 1  (Dollars in thousands) Tier 1 Based Weighted Average Equity Capital Capital Leverage  December 31, 2017 Capital Capital Assets Total Assets Tier 1 ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio  Company $ 132,370 $ 142,452 $ 1,112,259 $ 1,345,876 11.90 % 11.90 % 12.81 % 9.84 %  Shore United Bank 126,751 136,833 1,107,074 1,342,484 11.45 % 11.45 % 12.36 % 9.44 %    Common Total Net Tier 1 Total  Equity/ Risk- Risk- Adjusted Common Risk-Based Risk-Based Tier 1  (Dollars in thousands) Tier 1 Based Weighted Average Equity Capital Capital Leverage  December 31, 2016 Capital Capital Assets Total Assets Tier 1 ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio  Company $ 140,897 $ 149,924 $ 893,116 $ 1,144,968 15.78 % 15.78 % 16.79 % 12.31 %  Shore United Bank 122,543 131,570 885,206 1,126,136 13.84 % 13.84 % 14.86 % 10.88 %

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI51

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table provides information on the changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for 201 7 and 201 6 .    Unrealized gains  Unrealized (losses) on securities Accumulated  gains (losses) on Available-for-sale other  available-for-sale to comprehensive  (Dollars in thousands) securities Held-to-maturity income (loss)  Balance, December 31, 2016 $ (931) $ (62) $ (993)  Other comprehensive income (loss) (105) 18 (87)  Reclassification of (gain) recognized (3) - (3)  Reclassification of stranded tax effects from  change in tax rate (216) (10) (226)  Balance, December 31, 2017 $ (1,255) $ (54) $ (1,309)   Balance, December 31, 2015 $ 8 $ (79) $ (71)  Other comprehensive income (loss) (921) 17 (904)  Reclassification of (gain) recognized (18) - (18)  Balance, December 31, 2016 $ (931) $ (62) $ (993) 
Schedule of Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The following table presents the amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 201 7 , 201 6 , and 201 5 .         Details about Accumulated Other  Comprehensive Income Components Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Affected Line Item in the Statement Where  (dollars in thousands) Other Comprehensive Income Net Income is Presented  Year Ended December 31,  2017 2016 2015  Realized (gains) on available for sale  investment securities $ (5) $ (30) $ - Gain on sales and calls of investment securities   Related income tax $ 2 $ 12 - Income tax expense  Total Reclassification for the Period $ (3) $ (18) $ - 

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Table)

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	  The tables below present the recorded amount of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2017 and 2016. No assets were transferred from one hierarchy level to another during 2017or 2016 .    Significant  Other Significant  Quoted Observable Unobservable  Prices Inputs Inputs  (Dollars in thousands) Fair Value (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)  December 31, 2017  Securities available for sale:  U.S. Government agencies $ 45,332 $ - $ 45,332 $ -  Mortgage-backed 150,965 - 150,965 -  Equity 658 - 658 -  Total $ 196,955 $ - $ 196,955 $ -   Significant  Other Significant  Quoted Observable Unobservable  Prices Inputs Inputs  (Dollars in thousands) Fair Value (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)  December 31, 2016  Securities available for sale:  U.S. Government agencies $ 34,318 $ - $ 34,318 $ -  Mortgage-backed 128,944 - 128,944 -  Equity 640 - 640 -  Total $ 163,902 $ - $ 163,902 $ - 
Fair Value of Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	The following tables set forth the Company’s financial assets subject to fair value adjustments (impairment) on a nonrecu rring basis at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , that are valued at the lower of cost or market. Assets are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The assets in the following table were transferred during 2016 from Level 2 to Level 3, based on management ’ s reassessment an evaluation of the inputs in relation to impaired loans and foreclosed assets. This reassessment resulted in management ’s conclusion that the inputs for these assets were more reflective of Level 3 as unobservable inputs and applied retrospectively to prior periods reported.     Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements  (Dollars in thousands) Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range  December 31, 2017  Nonrecurring measurements:   Impaired loans $ 510 Appraisal of collateral 1 Liquidation expense 2 10%   Impaired loans $ 6,005 Discounted cash flow analysis 1 Discount rate 4% - 8.5%   Other real estate owned $ 1,794 Appraisal of collateral 1 Appraisal adjustments 2 20% - 30%  Liquidation expense 2 5% - 10%    Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements  (Dollars in thousands) Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range  December 31, 2016  Nonrecurring measurements:   Impaired loans $ 8,935 Appraisal of collateral 1 Appraisal adjustments 2 20% - 30%  Liquidation expense 2 5% - 10%   Other real estate owned $ 2,477 Appraisal of collateral 1 Appraisal adjustments 2 20% - 30%  Liquidation expense 2 5% - 10% 
Schedule of Estimated Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities	                     The following table provides information on the estimated fair values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are reported in the balance sheets at their carrying amounts. The financial assets and liabilities have been segregated by their classification level in the fair value hierarchy.       December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016  Estimated Estimated  Carrying Fair Carrying Fair  (Dollars in thousands) Amount Value Amount Value  Financial assets  Level 1 inputs  Cash and cash equivalents $ 31,820 $ 31,820 $ 75,938 $ 75,938   Level 2 inputs  Investment securities held to maturity $ 6,247 $ 6,391 $ 6,808 $ 6,806  Restricted securities 3,735 3,735 1,650 1,650  Bank owned life insurance 3,637 3,637 3,552 3,552   Level 3 inputs  Loans, net 1,083,733 1,072,951 862,799 867,594   Financial liabilities  Level 2 inputs  Deposits:  Noninterest-bearing demand $ 328,322 $ 328,322 $ 261,575 $ 261,575  Checking plus interest 231,898 231,898 203,724 203,724  Money market 223,123 223,123 181,871 181,871  Savings 156,623 156,623 90,051 90,051  Club 398 398 393 393  Certificates of deposit, $100,000 or more 107,343 105,691 120,602 119,914  Other time 155,074 151,339 139,273 135,940  Short-term borrowings 21,734 21,734 3,203 3,203 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OF53

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Financial Instruments With Off Balance Sheet Risk Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Commitments Outstanding	The following table provides information on commitments outstanding as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 .    (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016  Commitments to extend credit $ 206,065 $ 178,233  Letters of credit 7,142 8,024  Total $ 213,207 $ 186,257 

PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFO54

PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Abstract]
Condensed Balance Sheet, Parent Only	The following tables provide condensed financial information for Shore Bancshares, Inc. (Parent Company Only).    Condensed Balance Sheets  December 31,   (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016  Assets  Cash $ 683 $ 1,249  Investment securities available for sale, at fair value 1,127 11,846  Investment in subsidiaries 157,880 137,078  Premises and equipment, net 3,435 3,547  Other assets 2,209 3,160  Total assets $ 165,334 $ 156,880   Liabilities  Accrued interest payable $ - $ 1  Other liabilities 932 1,737  Short-term borrowings 666 -  Long-term debt - 843  Total liabilities 1,598 2,581   Stockholders' equity  Common stock 127 127  Additional paid in capital 65,256 64,201  Retained earnings 99,662 90,964  Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,309) (993)  Total stockholders' equity 163,736 154,299   Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 165,334 $ 156,880 
Condensed Statement of Operations, Parent Only	  Condensed Statement of Income  For the Years Ended December 31,   (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016 2015  Income  Dividends from subsidiaries $ 1,000 $ 1,230 $ 1,045  Management and other fees from subsidiaries 7,811 8,960 8,723  Other income 94 278 228  Total income 8,905 10,468 9,996   Expenses  Interest expense 36 46 61  Salaries and employee benefits 4,799 6,296 5,536  Occupancy and equipment expense 592 559 531  Other operating expenses 2,878 2,507 3,009  Total expenses 8,305 9,408 9,137   Income before income tax benefit and equity in  undistributed net income of subsidiaries 600 1,060 859  Income tax benefit (138) (58) (65)  Income before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries 738 1,118 924   Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries 10,524 8,520 6,184  Net income $ 11,262 $ 9,638 $ 7,108 
Condensed Cash Flow, Parent Only	  Condensed Statements of Cash Flows  For the Years Ended December 31,   (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016 2015  Cash flows from operating activities:  Net income $ 11,262 $ 9,638 $ 7,108  Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash  provided by operating activities:  Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries (10,524) (8,520) (6,184)  Depreciation and amortization 452 288 336  Stock-based compensation expense 1,055 334 283  Net decrease (increase) in other assets 843 (669) (1,108)  Net (decrease) increase in other liabilities (806) 533 328  Net cash provided by operating activities 2,282 1,604 763   Cash flows from investing activities:  Proceeds from maturities and principal payments of  investment securities available for sale 534 2,171 1,418  Purchases of securities - (2,032) (4,054)  Purchases of premises and equipment (148) (175) (672)  Cash received from merged subsidiary - - 3,349  Payments for investments in and advances to subsidiary (267) - -  Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 119 (36) 41   Cash flows from financing activities:  Increase in short-term borrowings 666 - -  Repayment of long-term debt (843) (500) (500)  Proceeds from issuance of common stock - 53 -  Common stock dividends paid (2,790) (1,771) (506)  Net cash used in financing activities (2,967) (2,218) (1,006)   Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (566) (650) (202)  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,249 1,899 2,101  Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 683 $ 1,249 $ 1,899   Supplemental cash flow information:  Transfer of available for sale securities to banking subsidiary $ 10,233 $ - $ - 

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS (Ta

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Results	The following table provides a summary of selected consolidated quarterly financial data for the three years ended December 31, 201 7 .    First Second Third Fourth  (In thousands, except per share data) Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter  2017  Interest income $ 10,447 $ 11,449 $ 12,937 $ 12,968  Net interest income 9,933 10,900 12,326 12,369  Provision for credit losses 427 974 345 545  Income before income taxes 4,662 3,906 5,686 5,531  Net income 2,800 2,352 3,412 2,698   Basic earnings per common share $ 0.22 $ 0.19 $ 0.27 $ 0.21  Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.22 $ 0.19 $ 0.27 $ 0.21  Dividends paid per common share $ 0.05 $ 0.05 $ 0.05 $ 0.07   2016  Interest income $ 9,908 $ 10,003 $ 10,236 $ 10,505  Net interest income 9,243 9,383 9,658 9,965  Provision for credit losses 450 375 605 418  Income before income taxes 3,995 3,684 3,843 4,377  Net income 2,460 2,272 2,411 2,495   Basic earnings per common share $ 0.19 $ 0.18 $ 0.19 $ 0.20  Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.19 $ 0.18 $ 0.19 $ 0.20  Dividends paid per common share $ 0.03 $ 0.03 $ 0.03 $ 0.05   2015  Interest income $ 9,445 $ 9,542 $ 9,837 $ 10,047  Net interest income 8,539 8,683 9,010 9,293  Provision for credit losses 650 540 410 475  Income before income taxes 2,270 2,631 3,109 3,506  Net income 1,409 1,627 1,909 2,163   Basic earnings per common share $ 0.11 $ 0.13 $ 0.15 $ 0.17  Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.11 $ 0.13 $ 0.15 $ 0.17  Dividends paid per common share $ - $ - $ 0.02 $ 0.02 

SEGMENT REPORTING (Table)

SEGMENT REPORTING (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
SEGMENT REPORTING [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information by Segment	Selected financial information by business segments is included in the following table.    Community Insurance Products Parent Consolidated  (Dollars in thousands) Banking and Services Company Total  2017  Interest Income $ 47,721 $ - $ 80 $ 47,801  Interest Expense (2,273) - - (2,273)  Provision for credit losses (2,291) - - (2,291)  Noninterest income 8,377 9,388 (15) 17,750  Noninterest expense (25,570) (7,517) (8,115) (41,202)  Net intersegment (expense) income (6,973) (677) 7,650 -  Income (loss) before taxes 18,991 1,194 (400) 19,785  Income tax (expense) benefit (9,127) 466 138 (8,523)  Net Income (loss) $ 9,864 $ 1,660 $ (262) $ 11,262   Total assets $ 1,376,777 $ 11,063 $ 6,020 $ 1,393,860   2016  Interest Income $ 40,400 $ - $ 252 $ 40,652  Interest Expense (2,403) - - (2,403)  Provision for credit losses (1,848) - - (1,848)  Noninterest income 7,935 8,710 - 16,645  Noninterest expense (21,054) (6,890) (9,203) (37,147)  Net intersegment (expense) income (8,020) (761) 8,781 -  Income (loss) before taxes 15,010 1,059 (170) 15,899  Income tax (expense) benefit (5,887) (432) 58 (6,261)  Net Income (loss) $ 9,123 $ 627 $ (112) $ 9,638   Total assets $ 1,132,861 $ 9,596 $ 17,814 $ 1,160,271   2015  Interest Income $ 38,652 $ - $ 219 $ 38,871  Interest Expense (3,346) - - (3,346)  Provision for credit losses (2,075) - - (2,075)  Noninterest income 7,135 8,297 (16) 15,416  Noninterest expense (21,480) (6,984) (8,886) (37,350)  Net intersegment (expense) income (7,718) (781) 8,499 -  Income (loss) before taxes 11,168 532 (184) 11,516  Income tax (expense) benefit (4,274) (204) 70 (4,408)  Net Income (loss) $ 6,894 $ 328 $ (114) $ 7,108   Total assets $ 1,107,367 $ 9,984 $ 17,792 $ 1,135,143 

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN57

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, depreciation methods	Depreciation and amortization are calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Advertising expense	$ 662	$ 528	$ 495
Reclassification of gains recognized in net income (loss)	5	30
Reclassification of gains recognized in net income (loss), Tax	2	$ 12
Reclassification for stranded tax effects resulting from new federal corporate income tax rate	$ 226
Land Improvements [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	15 years
Minimum [Member] | Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Minimum [Member] | Computer Hardware and Data Handling Equipment [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Minimum [Member] | Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	10 years
Maximum [Member] | Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	10 years
Maximum [Member] | Computer Hardware and Data Handling Equipment [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	5 years
Maximum [Member] | Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	40 years

BUSINESS COMBINATION (Narrative

BUSINESS COMBINATION (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	May 19, 2017USD ($)loan	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 27,618	$ 11,931
Northwest Bank Branches [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Loans, acquired	$ 122,862	$ 108,100
Deposits, acquired	212,456
Business combination cash received net of deposit premium	64,000
Business combination premium on deposits	17,200
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs	977
Goodwill	14,985
Cash flows expected to be collected	125,131
Accretable FMV adjustments	$ 2,269
Business Combination Acquired Loans Contractually Required Payments Receivable Number Of Loans | loan	864
Business Combination Acquired Loans Contractually Required Payments Receivable	$ 125,131
Business Combination Acquired Loans Accretable Fair Market Value Adjustment	$ 2,269

BUSINESS COMBINATION (Schedule

BUSINESS COMBINATION (Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 19, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amount of goodwill resulting from acquisition		$ 27,618	$ 11,931
Northwest Bank Branches [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration	$ 17,186
Total purchase price for NWBI branch acquisition	17,186
Cash and cash equivalents	81,231
Loans	122,862	$ 108,100
Premises and equipment, net	6,326
Core deposits intangible	3,954
Deferred tax assets	291
Total fair value of assets acquired	214,664
Deposits	212,456
Other liabilities	7
Total fair value of liabilities assumed	212,463
Net assets acquired at fair value	2,201
Amount of goodwill resulting from acquisition	$ 14,985

BUSINESS COMBINATION (Schedul60

BUSINESS COMBINATION (Schedule of Contractually Required Payments Receivable) (Details) - Northwest Bank Branches [Member] $ in Thousands	May 19, 2017USD ($)
Contractually required payments receivalbe	$ 125,131
Cash flows expected to be collected	125,131
Accretable FMV adjustments	2,269
Carrying value of loans receivable	$ 122,862

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Narrativ

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
INVESTMENT SECURITIES [Abstract]
Proceeds from sale and maturity of marketable securities	$ 0	$ 4	$ 0
Gain on sale of investments	5	30	0
Loss on sale of investments	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Schedule

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Schedule of Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Securities Reconciliation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 15, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, Amortized Cost			$ 165,462	$ 198,670
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Gains			319	180
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Losses			1,879	1,895
Available-for-sale securities, Estimated Fair Value			163,902	196,955
Held-to-maturity securities, Amortized Cost			6,704	6,247
Held-to-maturity securities, Gross Unrealized Gains			102	144
Held-to-maturity securities, Estimated Fair Value			6,806	6,391
Purchases of securities held to maturity		$ 3,000	3,000
Equity [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, Amortized Cost			652	666
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Losses			12	8
Available-for-sale securities, Estimated Fair Value			640	658
Other Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, Amortized Cost	[1]		3,000
Available-for-sale securities, Estimated Fair Value	[1]		3,000
Held-to-maturity securities, Amortized Cost	[1]			3,000
Held-to-maturity securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	[1]			76
Held-to-maturity securities, Estimated Fair Value	[1]			3,076
U.S. Government Agencies [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, Amortized Cost			34,320	45,806
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Gains			56	23
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Losses			58	497
Available-for-sale securities, Estimated Fair Value			34,318	45,332
Held-to-maturity securities, Amortized Cost			2,089	1,844
Held-to-maturity securities, Gross Unrealized Gains			26	21
Held-to-maturity securities, Estimated Fair Value			2,115	1,865
States and Political Subdivisions [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Held-to-maturity securities, Amortized Cost			1,615	1,403
Held-to-maturity securities, Gross Unrealized Gains			76	47
Held-to-maturity securities, Estimated Fair Value			1,691	1,450
Mortgage-backed [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, Amortized Cost			130,490	152,198
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Gains			263	157
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Losses			1,809	1,390
Available-for-sale securities, Estimated Fair Value			$ 128,944	$ 150,965
[1]	On December 15, 2016 the Company bought $3.0 million in subordinated notes from a local regional bank which it intends to hold to maturity of December 30, 2026.

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Availabl

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Available-For-Sale Securities and Held-to-Maturity, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair value	$ 134,172	$ 112,803
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 Months, unrealized losses	1,153	1,616
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, more than 12 Months, fair value	34,837	9,208
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, more than 12 Months, unrealized losses	742	367
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, fair value	169,009	122,011
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, unrealized losses	1,895	1,983
Equity [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair value		640
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 Months, unrealized losses		12
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, more than 12 Months, fair value	666
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, more than 12 Months, unrealized losses	8
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, fair value	666	640
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, unrealized losses	8	12
U.S. Government Agencies [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair value	37,550	11,926
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 Months, unrealized losses	453	58
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, more than 12 Months, fair value	5,956
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, more than 12 Months, unrealized losses	44	104
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, fair value	43,506	11,926
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, unrealized losses	497	162
Held-to-maturity securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 Months, fair value		2,115
Held-to-maturity securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 Months, unrealized losses		78
Held-to-maturity securities, continuous unrealized loss position, fair value		2,115
Held-to-maturity securities, continuous unrealized loss position, unrealized losses		78
Mortgage-backed [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 months, fair value	96,622	100,237
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than 12 Months, unrealized losses	700	1,546
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, more than 12 Months, fair value	28,215	9,208
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, more than 12 Months, unrealized losses	690	263
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, fair value	124,837	109,445
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, unrealized losses	$ 1,390	$ 1,809

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Schedu64

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Schedule of Securities Debt Maturities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available for sale, Amortized Cost, Due in one year or less	$ 11,002
Available for sale, Amortized Cost, Due after one year through five years	34,964
Available for sale, Amortized Cost, Due after five years through ten years	39,573
Available for sale, Amortized Cost, Due after ten years	112,465
Available for sale, Amortized Cost, Debt maturities	198,004
Available-for-sale securities, Amortized Cost	198,670	$ 165,462
Available for sale, Estimated Fair Value, Due in one year or less	10,969
Available for sale, Estimated Fair Value, Due after one year through five years	34,475
Available for sale, Estimated Fair Value, Due after five years through ten years	39,252
Available for sale, Estimated Fair Value, Due after ten years	111,601
Available for sale, Estimated Fair Value, Debt maturities	196,297
Available for sale, Estimated Fair Value, Total	196,955	163,902
Held to maturity securities, Amortized Cost, Due after one year through five years	902
Held to maturity securities, Amortized Cost, Due after five years through ten years	501
Held to maturity securities, Amortized Cost, Due after ten years	4,844
Held to maturity securities, Amortized Cost, Debt maturities	6,247
Held to maturity securities, Amortized Cost, Total	6,247	6,704
Held to maturity securities, Estimated Fair Value, Due after one year through five years	935
Held to maturity securities, Estimated Fair Value, Due after five years through ten years	515
Held to maturity securities, Estimated Fair Value, Due after ten years	4,941
Held to maturity securities, Estimated Fair Value, Debt maturities	6,391
Held-to-maturity securities, Estimated Fair Value, Total	6,391	6,806
Equity [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, Amortized Cost	666	652
Available for sale, Estimated Fair Value, Total	$ 658	$ 640

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Amortize

INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Values of Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available for sale, Amortized Cost, Total	$ 198,670	$ 165,462
Securities Pledged as Collateral [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available for sale, Amortized Cost, Total	131,035	140,042
Available-for-sale, Pledged available-for-sale securities, Estimated Fair Value	$ 129,880	$ 138,875

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDI66

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)contract	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)contract	May 19, 2017USD ($)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, related parties, period increase (decrease)	$ (10,800)
Financing receivable, modifications, post-modification recorded investment	$ 1,100	$ 1,260
Financing receivable, modifications, number of contracts | contract	2	5
Financing receivable, recorded investment, nonaccrual status	$ 4,971	$ 8,972
Mortgage loans in process of foreclosure, amount	530	687
Loans and leases receivable, net amount, total	1,083,733	862,799
Financing receivable origination fee, net	609	509
Other real estate owned, net	$ 1,794	$ 2,477
Allowance from loan losses, as a percentage of total loans	0.89%	1.00%
Special Mention [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Financing receivable, recorded investment, nonaccrual status	$ 0	$ 0
Doubtful [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Financing receivable, recorded investment, nonaccrual status	0	0
Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Financing receivable, recorded investment, nonaccrual status	5,000	9,000
Directors, Associates and Policy Making Officers [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans and leases receivable, related parties	13,800	13,300
Loans and leases receivable, related parties, additions	2,300	3,300
Loans and leases receivable, related parties, proceeds	1,800	1,100
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Financing receivable, modifications, post-modification recorded investment		$ 688
Financing receivable, modifications, number of contracts | contract		3
Financing receivable, recorded investment, nonaccrual status	1,482	$ 3,903
Other real estate owned, net		$ 18
Northwest Bank Branches [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Financing Receivable Net of Allowance	108,100		$ 122,862
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Financing Receivable Allowance	$ 1,800

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDI67

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Schedule of Financing Receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure [Line Items]
Loans	$ 1,093,514	$ 871,525
Allowance for credit losses	(9,781)	(8,726)
Loans, net	1,083,733	862,799
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Construction Loans [Member]
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure [Line Items]
Loans	125,746	84,002
Allowance for credit losses	(2,460)	(2,787)
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member]
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure [Line Items]
Loans	399,190	325,768
Allowance for credit losses	(2,284)	(1,953)
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure [Line Items]
Loans	464,887	382,681
Allowance for credit losses	(2,594)	(2,610)
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure [Line Items]
Loans	97,284	72,435
Allowance for credit losses	(2,241)	(1,145)
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure [Line Items]
Loans	6,407	6,639
Allowance for credit losses	$ (202)	$ (231)

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDI68

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans Receivable with Impairment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$ 18,297	$ 21,972
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	1,075,217	849,553
Total loans	1,093,514	871,525
Allowance for credit losses allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	805	2,141
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	8,976	6,585
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Total	9,781	8,726
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Construction Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	6,975	8,007
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	118,771	75,995
Total loans	125,746	84,002
Allowance for credit losses allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	500	1,639
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	1,960	1,148
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Total	2,460	2,787
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	6,018	7,778
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	393,172	317,990
Total loans	399,190	325,768
Allowance for credit losses allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	239	317
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	2,045	1,636
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Total	2,284	1,953
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	4,967	6,088
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	459,920	376,593
Total loans	464,887	382,681
Allowance for credit losses allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	33	185
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	2,561	2,425
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Total	2,594	2,610
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	337
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	96,947	72,435
Total loans	97,284	72,435
Allowance for credit losses allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	33
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	2,208	1,145
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Total	2,241	1,145
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans individually evaluated for impairment		99
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	6,407	6,540
Total loans	6,407	6,639
Allowance for credit losses allocated to:
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	202	231
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance, Total	$ 202	$ 231

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDI69

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Effect on Loan Loss Provision as a Result of Changes in Methodology) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	$ 2,291	$ 1,848	$ 2,075
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	869
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	1,422
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	736	54
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	753
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	(17)
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	53	89
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	(439)
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	492
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	1,827	656
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	1,217
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	610
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	(22)	104
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	(9)
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	(13)
Construction Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	(303)
Construction Loans [Member] | Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	(653)
Construction Loans [Member] | Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	350
Construction Loans [Member] | Commercial and Residential Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses, Total	$ (303)	$ 1,721

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDI70

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Impaired Financing Receivables by Loan Class) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Unpaid principal balance	$ 19,266	$ 26,160
Recorded investment with no allowance	10,977	10,896
Recorded investment with an allowance	7,320	11,076
Related allowance	805	2,141
Average recorded investment	19,913	25,490
Interest income recognized	447	465
Impaired Nonaccrual Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Unpaid principal balance	5,940	13,160
Recorded investment with no allowance	1,813	3,015
Recorded investment with an allowance	3,158	5,957
Related allowance	492	1,904
Average recorded investment	7,155	11,565
Impaired Accruing Restructured Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Unpaid principal balance	13,326	13,000
Recorded investment with no allowance	9,164	7,881
Recorded investment with an allowance	4,162	5,119
Related allowance	313	237
Average recorded investment	12,758	13,925
Interest income recognized	447	465
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Unpaid principal balance	6,156	7,888
Recorded investment with no allowance	3,524	4,786
Recorded investment with an allowance	2,494	2,992
Related allowance	239	317
Average recorded investment	7,022	8,163
Interest income recognized	161	195
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Impaired Nonaccrual Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Unpaid principal balance	1,620	4,013
Recorded investment with no allowance	1,482	1,957
Recorded investment with an allowance		1,946
Related allowance		166
Average recorded investment	3,191	3,500
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Impaired Accruing Restructured Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Unpaid principal balance	4,536	3,875
Recorded investment with no allowance	2,042	2,829
Recorded investment with an allowance	2,494	1,046
Related allowance	239	151
Average recorded investment	3,831	4,663
Interest income recognized	161	195
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Unpaid principal balance	5,613	6,737
Recorded investment with no allowance	4,233	2,532
Recorded investment with an allowance	734	3,556
Related allowance	33	185
Average recorded investment	5,402	7,234
Interest income recognized	185	174
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Impaired Nonaccrual Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Unpaid principal balance	795	1,801
Recorded investment with no allowance	149	959
Recorded investment with an allowance		193
Related allowance		117
Average recorded investment	542	2,144
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Impaired Accruing Restructured Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Unpaid principal balance	4,818	4,936
Recorded investment with no allowance	4,084	1,573
Recorded investment with an allowance	734	3,363
Related allowance	33	68
Average recorded investment	4,860	5,090
Interest income recognized	185	174
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Unpaid principal balance	425
Recorded investment with an allowance	337
Related allowance	33
Average recorded investment	200	108
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Impaired Nonaccrual Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Unpaid principal balance	425
Recorded investment with an allowance	337
Related allowance	33
Average recorded investment	200	108
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Unpaid principal balance		99
Recorded investment with no allowance		99
Average recorded investment	41	106
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | Impaired Nonaccrual Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Unpaid principal balance		99
Recorded investment with no allowance		99
Average recorded investment	41	106
Construction Loans [Member] | Commercial and Residential Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Unpaid principal balance	7,072	11,436
Recorded investment with no allowance	3,220	3,479
Recorded investment with an allowance	3,755	4,528
Related allowance	500	1,639
Average recorded investment	7,248	9,879
Interest income recognized	101	96
Construction Loans [Member] | Commercial and Residential Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Impaired Nonaccrual Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Unpaid principal balance	3,100	7,247
Recorded investment with no allowance	182
Recorded investment with an allowance	2,821	3,818
Related allowance	459	1,621
Average recorded investment	3,181	5,707
Construction Loans [Member] | Commercial and Residential Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Impaired Accruing Restructured Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Unpaid principal balance	3,972	4,189
Recorded investment with no allowance	3,038	3,479
Recorded investment with an allowance	934	710
Related allowance	41	18
Average recorded investment	4,067	4,172
Interest income recognized	$ 101	$ 96

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDI71

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Rollforward of TDRs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
TDR beginning balance	$ 18,504	$ 20,923
New TDRs	345	3,747
Disbursements (Payments)	(1,442)	(3,702)
Charge offs	(89)	(988)
Reclassifications/Transfer In/(Out)	(108)	(1,100)
Payoffs	(586)	(376)
TDR ending balance	16,624	18,504
TDR, Related Allowance	805	2,014
Impaired Nonaccrual Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
TDR beginning balance	5,504	5,428
New TDRs	345	2,687
Disbursements (Payments)	(966)	(2,693)
Charge offs		(871)
Reclassifications/Transfer In/(Out)	(1,585)	953
TDR ending balance	3,298	5,504
TDR, Related Allowance	492	1,777
Impaired Nonaccrual Loans [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
TDR beginning balance	1,603	445
New TDRs		117
Disbursements (Payments)	(68)	(531)
Charge offs		(23)
Reclassifications/Transfer In/(Out)	(1,535)	1,595
TDR ending balance		1,603
TDR, Related Allowance		156
Impaired Nonaccrual Loans [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
TDR beginning balance	83
Disbursements (Payments)		(117)
Charge offs		(258)
Reclassifications/Transfer In/(Out)		458
TDR ending balance	83	83
Impaired Nonaccrual Loans [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
New TDRs	345
Disbursements (Payments)	(8)
TDR ending balance	337
TDR, Related Allowance	33
Impaired Nonaccrual Loans [Member] | Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
TDR beginning balance		23
Disbursements (Payments)		(23)
Impaired Nonaccrual Loans [Member] | Construction Loans [Member] | Commercial and Residential Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
TDR beginning balance	3,818	4,960
New TDRs		2,570
Disbursements (Payments)	(890)	(2,022)
Charge offs		(590)
Reclassifications/Transfer In/(Out)	(50)	(1,100)
TDR ending balance	2,878	3,818
TDR, Related Allowance	459	1,621
Impaired Accruing Restructured Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
TDR beginning balance	13,000	15,495
New TDRs		1,060
Disbursements (Payments)	(476)	(1,009)
Charge offs	(89)	(117)
Reclassifications/Transfer In/(Out)	1,477	(2,053)
Payoffs	(586)	(376)
TDR ending balance	13,326	13,000
TDR, Related Allowance	313	237
Impaired Accruing Restructured Loans [Member] | Residential Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
TDR beginning balance	3,875	5,686
New TDRs		565
Disbursements (Payments)	(333)	(405)
Charge offs	(89)
Reclassifications/Transfer In/(Out)	1,535	(1,595)
Payoffs	(452)	(376)
TDR ending balance	4,536	3,875
TDR, Related Allowance	239	151
Impaired Accruing Restructured Loans [Member] | Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
TDR beginning balance	4,936	5,740
New TDRs		495
Disbursements (Payments)	(118)	(724)
Charge offs		(117)
Reclassifications/Transfer In/(Out)		(458)
TDR ending balance	4,818	4,936
TDR, Related Allowance	33	68
Impaired Accruing Restructured Loans [Member] | Construction Loans [Member] | Commercial and Residential Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
TDR beginning balance	4,189	4,069
Disbursements (Payments)	(25)	120
Reclassifications/Transfer In/(Out)	(58)
Payoffs	(134)
TDR ending balance	3,972	4,189
TDR, Related Allowance	$ 41	$ 18

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDI72

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Troubled Debt Restructurings on Financing Receivables) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)contract	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)contract
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Number of contracts | contract	2	5
Premodification outstanding recorded investment	$ 1,222	$ 1,362
Postmodification outstanding recorded investment	$ 1,100	$ 1,260
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Number of contracts | contract		3
Premodification outstanding recorded investment		$ 667
Postmodification outstanding recorded investment		$ 688
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Number of contracts | contract	1	2
Premodification outstanding recorded investment	$ 760	$ 695
Postmodification outstanding recorded investment	$ 755	$ 572
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Number of contracts | contract	1
Premodification outstanding recorded investment	$ 462
Postmodification outstanding recorded investment	$ 345

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDI73

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Troubled Debt Restructurings With Subsequent Default) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)contract	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)contract
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Number of contracts | contract	1	5
Recorded investment | $	$ 89	$ 988
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Number of contracts | contract	1	1
Recorded investment | $	$ 89	$ 23
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Number of contracts | contract		2
Recorded investment | $		$ 375
Construction Loans [Member] | Commercial and Residential Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Number of contracts | contract		2
Recorded investment | $		$ 590

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDI74

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	$ 1,093,514	$ 871,525
Pass Performing [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	864,162	642,379
Pass Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	199,937	183,818
Special Mention [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	12,184	22,637
Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	17,231	22,691
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Construction Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	125,746	84,002
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Construction Loans [Member] | Pass Performing [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	88,836	45,126
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Construction Loans [Member] | Pass Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	30,674	27,515
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Construction Loans [Member] | Special Mention [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating		4,195
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Construction Loans [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	6,236	7,166
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	399,190	325,768
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Pass Performing [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	355,575	280,215
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Pass Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	34,973	32,027
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Special Mention [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	4,456	6,646
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	4,186	6,880
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	464,887	382,681
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Pass Performing [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	342,051	260,935
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Pass Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	109,041	102,526
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Special Mention [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	7,420	10,939
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	6,375	8,281
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	97,284	72,435
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Pass Performing [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	72,440	49,697
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Pass Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	24,102	21,616
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Special Mention [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	308	857
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	434	265
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	6,407	6,639
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | Pass Performing [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	5,260	6,406
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | Pass Watch [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating	$ 1,147	134
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loan Risk Rating		$ 99

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDI75

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Aging of Past Due Financing Receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Current	$ 1,081,295	$ 852,410
Total past due	7,248	10,143
Nonaccrual	4,971	8,972
Total loans	$ 1,093,514	$ 871,525
Percent of total loans, Current	98.80%	97.80%
Percent of total loans, Total past due	0.70%	1.20%
Percent of total loans, Nonaccrual	0.50%	1.00%
Percent of total loans, Total loans	100.00%	100.00%
Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due	$ 3,097	$ 5,029
Percent of total loans, Total past due	0.30%	0.60%
Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due	$ 3,512	$ 5,094
Percent of total loans, Total past due	0.30%	0.60%
Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due	$ 639	$ 20
Percent of total loans, Total past due	0.10%
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Current	$ 394,653	317,992
Total past due	3,055	3,873
Nonaccrual	1,482	3,903
Total loans	399,190	325,768
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due	1,589	1,778
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due	1,045	2,095
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member] | Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due	421
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Current	460,998	375,552
Total past due	3,740	5,977
Nonaccrual	149	1,152
Total loans	464,887	382,681
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due	1,061	3,219
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due	2,461	2,758
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due	218
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Current	96,774	72,272
Total past due	173	163
Nonaccrual	337
Total loans	97,284	72,435
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due	173	19
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due		134
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due		10
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Current	6,395	6,515
Total past due	12	25
Nonaccrual		99
Total loans	6,407	6,639
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due	6	13
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due	6	2
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due		10
Construction Loans [Member] | Commercial and Residential Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Current	122,475	80,079
Total past due	268	105
Nonaccrual	3,003	3,818
Total loans	125,746	84,002
Construction Loans [Member] | Commercial and Residential Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due	$ 268
Construction Loans [Member] | Commercial and Residential Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due		$ 105

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDI76

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance	$ 8,726	$ 8,316
Charge-offs	(1,577)	(2,240)
Recoveries	341	802
Net charge-offs	(1,236)	(1,438)
Provision	2,291	1,848	$ 2,075
Ending balance	9,781	8,726	8,316
Construction Loans [Member]
Allowance for credit losses:
Provision	(303)
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member] | Construction Loans [Member]
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance	2,787	1,646
Charge-offs	(54)	(615)
Recoveries	30	35
Net charge-offs	(24)	(580)
Provision	(303)	1,721
Ending balance	2,460	2,787	1,646
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member]
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance	1,953	2,181
Charge-offs	(445)	(580)
Recoveries	40	298
Net charge-offs	(405)	(282)
Provision	736	54
Ending balance	2,284	1,953	2,181
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance	2,610	2,999
Charge-offs	(100)	(503)
Recoveries	31	25
Net charge-offs	(69)	(478)
Provision	53	89
Ending balance	2,594	2,610	2,999
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance	1,145	558
Charge-offs	(946)	(497)
Recoveries	215	428
Net charge-offs	(731)	(69)
Provision	1,827	656
Ending balance	2,241	1,145	558
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance	231	156
Charge-offs	(32)	(45)
Recoveries	25	16
Net charge-offs	(7)	(29)
Provision	(22)	104
Ending balance	$ 202	231	156
Unallocated Financing Receivables [Member]
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance		776
Provision		$ (776)
Ending balance			$ 776

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Narrati

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]
Depreciation	$ 1,100	$ 1,000	$ 912
Operating leases, rent expense	$ 717	$ 660	$ 650

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Schedul

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Premises and equipment, gross	$ 34,469	$ 28,860
Accumulated depreciation	(11,415)	(12,302)
Total	23,054	16,558
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Premises and equipment, gross	7,884	5,818
Buildings and Land Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Premises and equipment, gross	20,345	16,296
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Premises and equipment, gross	6,240	6,746
Parent Company [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total	$ 3,435	$ 3,547

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Operati

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]
2,018	$ 763
2,019	680
2,020	471
2,021	429
2,022	436
Thereafter	2,130
Total minimum lease payments	$ 4,909

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED 80

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES (Narrative) (Details) - Eastern [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Equity method investments	$ 789	$ 361
Income (loss) from equity method investments	$ 428	$ 41
Subsidiaries [Member] | Avon-Dixon Agency, LLC [Member]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	40.00%

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE81

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill	$ 27,618	$ 11,931
Amortization of other intangible assets	314	131	$ 133
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets	702
Insurance Products and Services [Member]
Goodwill	$ 10,100	$ 9,400

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE82

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Schedule of Components of Goodwill and Other Acquired Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross	$ 30,922	$ 15,235
Accumulated Impairment Charges	(2,637)	(2,637)
Accumulated Amortization	(667)	(667)
Amount of goodwill resulting from acquisition	27,618	11,931
Other intangible assets, Amortizable, Gross Carrying Amount	6,459	2,505
Other intangible assets, Amortizable, Accumulated Impairment Charges	(95)	(95)
Other intangible assets, Amortizable, Accumulated Amortization	(2,425)	(2,111)
Other intangible assets, Amortizable, Net Carrying Amount	3,939	299
Other intangible assets, Unamortizable, Net Carrying Amount	780	780
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	7,239	3,285
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill), Total	4,719	1,079
Employment Contracts [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, Amortizable, Gross Carrying Amount	440	440
Other intangible assets, Amortizable, Accumulated Amortization	(440)	(440)
Insurance Expirations [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, Amortizable, Gross Carrying Amount	1,270	1,270
Other intangible assets, Amortizable, Accumulated Amortization	(1,270)	(1,233)
Other intangible assets, Amortizable, Net Carrying Amount		$ 37
Weighted Average Remaining Life (in years)		4 months 24 days
Customer Relationships [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, Amortizable, Gross Carrying Amount	795	$ 795
Other intangible assets, Amortizable, Accumulated Impairment Charges	(95)	(95)
Other intangible assets, Amortizable, Accumulated Amortization	(484)	(438)
Other intangible assets, Amortizable, Net Carrying Amount	$ 216	$ 262
Weighted Average Remaining Life (in years)	4 years 7 months 6 days	5 years 7 months 6 days
Core Deposits Intangible [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, Amortizable, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 3,954
Other intangible assets, Amortizable, Accumulated Amortization	(231)
Other intangible assets, Amortizable, Net Carrying Amount	$ 3,723
Weighted Average Remaining Life (in years)	9 years 4 months 24 days
Trade Names [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, Unamortizable, Net Carrying Amount	$ 780	$ 780

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE83

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Future Amortization Expense for Amortizable Other Intangible Assets) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]
Amortization Expense, Estimate for years ended December 31, 2018	$ 442
Amortization Expense, Estimate for years ended December 31, 2019	442
Amortization Expense, Estimate for years ended December 31, 2020	442
Amortization Expense, Estimate for years ended December 31, 2021	439
Amortization Expense, Estimate for years ended December 31, 2022	427
Amortization Expense, Estimate for years Thereafter	$ 1,747

OTHER ASSETS (Schedule of Other

OTHER ASSETS (Schedule of Other Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
OTHER ASSETS [Abstract]
Nonmarketable investment securities	$ 3,735	$ 1,650
Accrued interest receivable	3,502	2,675
Deferred income taxes	1,935	7,040
Prepaid expenses	1,475	1,148
Cash surrender value of life insurance	3,637	2,589
Other assets	3,636	3,781
Total	$ 17,920	$ 18,883

OTHER LIABILITIES (Schedule of

OTHER LIABILITIES (Schedule of Other Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
OTHER LIABILITIES [Abstract]
Accrued interest payable	$ 65	$ 74
Other accounts payable	4,286	3,347
Deferred compensation liability	1,219	1,444
Other liabilities	39	415
Total	$ 5,609	$ 5,280

DEPOSITS (Narrative) (Details)

DEPOSITS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Certificate of deposit at or over $250,000	$ 25,300	$ 29,100
Deposits	1,202,781	997,489
Brokered deposits	8,400	20,100
Directors, Associates and Policy Making Officers [Member]
Deposits	$ 3,600	$ 4,600

DEPOSITS (Schedule of Deposits)

DEPOSITS (Schedule of Deposits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
DEPOSITS [Abstract]
Time deposits maturity, Due in one year or less	$ 142,880	$ 154,328
Time deposits maturity, Due in one to three years	70,285	60,795
Time deposits maturity, Due in three to five years	49,650	45,145
Time Deposits, Total	$ 262,815	$ 260,268

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS (Schedule

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS (Schedule of Short-term Borrowings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings, At Year End	$ 21,734	$ 3,203
Retail Repurchase Agreements [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings, Average for the Year	$ 3,324	$ 5,753
Short-term borrowings, weighted interest rate, Average for the Year	0.49%	0.24%
Short-term borrowings, At Year End	$ 6,072	$ 3,203
Short-term debt, weighted interest rate, At Year End	0.78%	0.25%
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings, Average for the Year	$ 1,183
Short-term borrowings, weighted interest rate, Average for the Year	1.20%
Short-term borrowings, At Year End	$ 15,662
Short-term debt, weighted interest rate, At Year End	1.63%
Federal Funds Purchased [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings, Average for the Year	$ 18
Short-term borrowings, weighted interest rate, Average for the Year	1.84%

BENEFIT PLANS (Narrative) (Deta

BENEFIT PLANS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
BENEFIT PLANS [Abstract]
Defined contribution plan, employer discretionary contribution amount	$ 625	$ 539	$ 491

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Narra

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Feb. 08, 2016	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 30, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share price				$ 16.70
Equity Plan 2016 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award description				The Company may issue shares of common stock or grant other equity-based awards pursuant to the 2016 Equity Plan. Stock-based awards granted to date generally are time-based, vest in equal installments on each anniversary of the grant date and range over a one- to five-year period of time, and, in the case of stock options, expire 10 years from the grant date. As part of the 2016 Equity Plan, a performance equity incentive award program, known as the "Long-term incentive plan" allows participating officers of the Company to earn incentive awards of performance share/restricted stock units if certain pre-determined targets are achieved at the end of a three-year performance cycle. Stock-based compensation expense based on the grant date fair value is recognized ratably over the requisite service period for all awards and reflects forfeitures as they occur.
Equity Plan 2016 [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award method used for valuation				fair value of options using the Black-Scholes valuation model
Share price	$ 11.35						$ 15.89
Options, granted, weighted average fair value				$ 10.99	$ 5.03	$ 3.44
Options, outstanding intrinsic value				$ 513
Number of shares exercised, options				859	11,684
Options, exercised, intrinsic value	$ 2			$ 8
Options, exercisable, intrinsic value				$ 513
Options, Weighted average remaining contractual term				6 years 1 month 6 days
Equity Plan 2016 [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Granted (in shares)				22,927	27,366	12,647
Other than options, vested, fair value				$ 334	$ 228	$ 129
Equity Plan 2016 [Member] | Time Based Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award expiration				10 years
Shares authorized for granting				750,000
Shares available to be granted				708,416
Maximum [Member] | Equity Plan 2016 [Member] | Time Based Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period				5 years
Maximum [Member] | Equity Plan 2016 [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Granted (in shares)				43,821
Maximum [Member] | Equity Plan 2016 [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Granted (in shares)		50,830	48,871
Minimum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Granted (in shares)			12,214
Minimum [Member] | Equity Plan 2016 [Member] | Time Based Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period				1 year
Minimum [Member] | Equity Plan 2016 [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Granted (in shares)				10,953
Minimum [Member] | Equity Plan 2016 [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Granted (in shares)		12,703

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Sched

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 1,055	$ 334	$ 283
Excess tax expense related to stock-based compensation	28	27	3
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	$ 801	$ 337	$ 222
Weighted average period unrecognized expense is expected to be recognized	1 year	10 months 24 days	1 year 6 months

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Sch92

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Equity Plan 2016 [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Nonvested at beginning of period (in shares)	17,066	12,488	14,251
Number of Shares, Granted (in shares)	22,927	27,366	12,647
Number of Shares, Vested (in shares)	(24,080)	(22,788)	(14,410)
Number of Shares, Nonvested at end of period (in shares)	15,913	17,066	12,488
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Nonvested at beginning of period (in dollars per share)	$ 11.46	$ 8.74	$ 8.51
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in dollars per share)	16.71	11.51	9.21
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested (in dollars per share)	13.86	10.01	8.93
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Nonvested at end of period (in dollars per share)	$ 15.39	$ 11.46	$ 8.74
2016 and 2006 Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Nonvested at beginning of period (in shares)	46,342	26,943
Number of Shares, Granted (in shares)	43,924	24,433	26,943
Number of Shares, Cancelled (in shares)		(5,034)
Number of Shares, Nonvested at end of period (in shares)	90,266	46,342	26,943
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Nonvested at beginning of period (in dollars per share)	$ 10.64	$ 9.49
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in dollars per share)	13.59	11.68	$ 9.49
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Cancelled (in dollars per share)		9.49
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Nonvested at end of period (in dollars per share)	$ 12.08	$ 10.64	$ 9.49

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Sch93

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options Activity) (Details) - Employee Stock Option [Member] - Equity Plan 2016 [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares, Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)	62,086	61,327	27,108
Number of shares, Granted (in shares)	1,202	12,443	34,219
Number of shares, Exercised (in shares)	(859)	(11,684)
Number of shares, Outstanding at end of period (in shares)	62,429	62,086	61,327
Number of shares, Exercisable at end of period (in shares)	61,828	58,756	44,218
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at beginning of period	$ 8.29	$ 8.05	$ 6.64
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	16.65	11.12	9.18
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Exercised	6.64	6.64
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at end of period	8.47	8.29	8.05
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable at end of period	$ 8.40	$ 8.14	$ 7.62

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Sch94

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Option Valuation Assumptions) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract]
Dividend yield	0.84%	0.73%
Expected volatility	64.80%	38.60%	32.00%
Risk-free interest rate	2.42%	1.75%	1.97%
Expected contract life (in years)	10 years	10 years	7 years

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (Narrativ

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (Narrative) (Details) - Management and Highly Compensated Employees [Member] - Executive Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, description	Shore Bancshares, Inc. Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Plan") is for members of management and highly compensated employees of Shore Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiaries. The Plan permits a participant to elect, each year, to defer receipt of up to 100% of his or her salary and bonus to be earned in the following year. The Plan also permits the participant to defer the receipt of performance-based compensation not later than six months before the end of the period for which it is to be earned.
Employee percentage of salary, maximum	100.00%
Award vesting period	5 years

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (Schedule

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
DEFERRED COMPENSATION [Abstract]
Deferred compensation contribution
Deferred compensation liability	$ 393	$ 496

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (Schedu97

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement in Other Assets and Other Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Cash surrender value	$ 3,637	$ 2,589
Former Directors from CNB [Member]
Cash surrender value	3,637	3,552
Accrued benefit obliation	$ 826	$ 1,444

OTHER EXPENSES (Schedule of Oth

OTHER EXPENSES (Schedule of Other Noninterest Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
OTHER EXPENSES [Abstract]
Advertising and marketing	$ 662	$ 528	$ 495
Other customer expense	393	279	172
Other expense	1,969	2,096	2,168
Other loan expense	271	247	351
Software expense	1,051	895	697
Travel and entertainment expense	387	315	303
Trust professional fees	529	539	625
Total noninterest expense	$ 5,262	$ 4,899	$ 4,811

INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Detai

INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Tax at federal statutory rate														35.00%	35.00%	34.00%
Income (loss) before taxes	$ 5,531,000	$ 5,686,000	$ 3,906,000	$ 4,662,000	$ 4,377,000	$ 3,843,000	$ 3,684,000	$ 3,995,000	$ 3,506,000	$ 3,109,000	$ 2,631,000	$ 2,270,000		$ 19,785,000	$ 15,899,000	$ 11,516,000
Operating loss carryforwards, state	$ 12,100,000													$ 12,100,000
AMT carryover					$ 869,000										869,000
Accumulated Foreign Subsidiary Earnings Not Previously Subject To Us Income, Foreign Cash And Certain Other Net Current Assets, Tax Rate														15.50%
Accumulated Foreign Subsidiary Earnings Not Previously Subject To Us Income, Remaining Earnings, Tax Rate														8.00%
Provisional Amount For One Time Transitional Tax Liability And Income Tax Expense														$ 100,100
Net Tax Expense Recognized, Related To The Tax Act														582,000
Scenario, Plan [Member]
Tax at federal statutory rate													21.00%
Parent Company [Member]
Income (loss) before taxes														$ 600,000	$ 1,060,000	$ 859,000

INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Compo

INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current tax expense (benefit):
Federal	$ 4,047	$ 525	$ 247
State		19	287
Current income tax expense (benefit), total	4,047	544	534
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
Federal	2,903	4,486	3,369
State	1,573	1,231	505
Deferred income tax expense (benefit), total	4,476	5,717	3,874
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$ 8,523	$ 6,261	$ 4,408

INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Effec

INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
Tax at federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	34.00%
Tax effect of:
Tax-exempt income	(1.00%)	(0.80%)	(0.40%)
Other non-deductible expenses	0.10%	0.30%	0.20%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	5.20%	5.10%	4.50%
Tax impact from enacted change in tax rate	2.90%
Other	0.90%	(0.20%)	(0.10%)
Actual income tax expense (benefit) rate	43.10%	39.40%	38.20%

INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Defer

INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for credit losses	$ 2,625	$ 3,486
Reserve for off-balance sheet commitments	81	122
Net operating loss carry forward	741	2,232
Write-downs of other real estate owned	212	387
Deferred income	95	1,011
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	460	630
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities transferred to held to maturity	20	42
AMT Credits		869
Other	635	1,192
Total deferred tax assets	4,869	9,971
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Depreciation	408	239
Amortization on loans FMV adjustment	84	156
Purchase accounting adjustments	1,994	2,019
Deferred capital gain on branch sale	207	401
Other	241	116
Total deferred tax liabilities	2,934	2,931
Net deferred tax assets	$ 1,935	$ 7,040

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Sche

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted)(Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Net income (loss)	$ 2,698	$ 3,412	$ 2,352	$ 2,800	$ 2,495	$ 2,411	$ 2,272	$ 2,460	$ 2,163	$ 1,909	$ 1,627	$ 1,409	$ 11,262	$ 9,638	$ 7,108
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic (in shares)													12,682	12,652	12,629
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents-options													22	17	10
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents-restricted stock units													14
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares)													12,718	12,669	12,639
Income (loss) per common share - basic	$ 0.21	$ 0.27	$ 0.19	$ 0.22	$ 0.20	$ 0.19	$ 0.18	$ 0.19	$ 0.17	$ 0.15	$ 0.13	$ 0.11	$ 0.89	$ 0.76	$ 0.56
Income (loss) per common share - diluted	$ 0.21	$ 0.27	$ 0.19	$ 0.22	$ 0.20	$ 0.19	$ 0.18	$ 0.19	$ 0.17	$ 0.15	$ 0.13	$ 0.11	$ 0.89	$ 0.76	$ 0.56
Parent Company [Member]
Net income (loss)													$ 11,262	$ 9,638	$ 7,108

REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREME104

REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS [Abstract]
Due to affiliate, current	$ 0	$ 0

REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREME105

REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS (Schedule of Capital Amount and Ratios) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Tier One Risk Based Capital	$ 132,370	$ 140,897
Capital	142,452	149,924
Risk Weighted Assets	1,112,259	893,116
Adjusted Average Total Assets	$ 1,345,876	$ 1,144,968
Common Equity Tier 1 ratio	11.90%	15.78%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio	11.90%	15.78%
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio	12.81%	16.79%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio	9.84%	12.31%
Shore United Bank [Member]
Tier One Risk Based Capital	$ 126,751	$ 122,543
Capital	136,833	131,570
Risk Weighted Assets	1,107,074	885,206
Adjusted Average Total Assets	$ 1,342,484	$ 1,126,136
Common Equity Tier 1 ratio	11.45%	13.84%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio	11.45%	13.84%
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio	12.36%	14.86%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio	9.44%	10.88%

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENS106

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balances	$ 154,299	$ 146,967	$ 140,469
Other comprehensive income	(90)	(922)	(387)
Balances	163,736	154,299	146,967
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Realized gain on sale of investment securities	(5)	(30)
Reclass of stranded tax effects from change in tax rate	2	12
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balances	(993)	(71)	316
Other comprehensive income	(87)	(904)
Reclass of stranded tax effects from change in tax rate	(226)
Balances	(1,309)	(993)	(71)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Realized gain on sale of investment securities	(3)	(18)
Reclass of stranded tax effects from change in tax rate	(226)
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balances	(931)	8
Other comprehensive income	(105)	(921)
Balances	(1,255)	(931)	8
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Realized gain on sale of investment securities	(3)	(18)
Reclass of stranded tax effects from change in tax rate	(216)
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain Loss On Securities Available For Sale To Held To Maturity [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balances	(62)	(79)
Other comprehensive income	18	17
Balances	(54)	$ (62)	$ (79)
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain Loss On Securities Available For Sale To Held To Maturity [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Reclass of stranded tax effects from change in tax rate	$ (10)

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENS107

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Schedule of Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Realized (gains) on available for sale investment securities	$ (5)	$ (30)
Reclass of stranded tax effects from change in tax rate	2	12
Total Reclassification for the Period	$ (3)	$ (18)

LINES OF CREDIT (Narrative) (De

LINES OF CREDIT (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
LINES OF CREDIT [Abstract]
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity	$ 15,000,000	$ 15,000,000
FHLB, lines of credit, available	$ 205,600,000	205,100,000
FHLB, description of collateral	The Bank has pledged as collateral, under a blanket lien, all qualifying residential loans under borrowing agreements with the Federal Home Loan Bank.
Line of credit facility, commitment fee percentage	0.08%
FHLB, short-term credit, outstanding	$ 15,700,000	$ 0

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Schedu

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Schedule of Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Securities available for sale:
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 196,955	$ 163,902
U.S. Government Agencies [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	45,332	34,318
Mortgage-backed [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	150,965	128,944
Equity [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	658	640
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	196,955	163,902
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | U.S. Government Agencies [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	45,332	34,318
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Mortgage-backed [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	150,965	128,944
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 658	$ 640

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Fair V

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Fair Value of Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Impaired loans:
Fair Value Disclosure Range For Adjusting Value Of Collateral Appraisal Adjustments Impaired Loans	10.00%
Maximum [Member]
Impaired loans:
Fair Value Disclosure Range For Adjusting Value Of Collateral Appraisal Adjustments Impaired Loans		30.00%
Fair Value Disclosure Range For Adjusting Value Of Collateral Liquidation Expense Impaired Loans		10.00%
Fair Value Disclosure Range For Adjusting Value Of Collateral Appraisal Adjustments Other Real Estate Owned	30.00%	30.00%
Fair Value Disclosure Range For Adjusting Value Of Collateral Liquidation Expense Other Real Estate Owned	10.00%	10.00%
Minimum [Member]
Impaired loans:
Fair Value Disclosure Range For Adjusting Value Of Collateral Appraisal Adjustments Impaired Loans		20.00%
Fair Value Disclosure Range For Adjusting Value Of Collateral Liquidation Expense Impaired Loans		5.00%
Fair Value Disclosure Range For Adjusting Value Of Collateral Appraisal Adjustments Other Real Estate Owned	20.00%	20.00%
Fair Value Disclosure Range For Adjusting Value Of Collateral Liquidation Expense Other Real Estate Owned	5.00%	5.00%
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Impaired loans:
Fair Value Disclosure Range For Adjusting Value Of Discount Rate Expense Impaired Loans	8.50%
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Impaired loans:
Fair Value Disclosure Range For Adjusting Value Of Discount Rate Expense Impaired Loans	4.00%
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Appraisal Of Collateral [Member]
Impaired loans:
Impaired loans	$ 510	$ 8,935
Other real estate owned	1,794	$ 2,477
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Analysis [Member]
Impaired loans:
Impaired loans	$ 6,005

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Sch111

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Schedule of Estimated Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Financial assets, Estimated Fair Value
Investment securities held to maturity	$ 6,391	$ 6,806
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]
Financial assets, Estimated Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents	31,820	75,938
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Financial assets, Estimated Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents	31,820	75,938
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]
Financial assets, Estimated Fair Value
Investment securities held to maturity	6,247	6,808
Restricted securities	3,735	1,650
Bank owned life insurance	3,637	3,552
Financial liabilities, Estimated Fair Value
Noninterest-bearing demand	328,322	261,575
Checking plus interest	231,898	203,724
Money market	223,123	181,871
Savings	156,623	90,051
Club	398	393
Certificates of deposit, $100,000 or more	107,343	120,602
Other time	155,074	139,273
Short-term borrowings	21,734	3,203
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Financial assets, Estimated Fair Value
Investment securities held to maturity	6,391	6,806
Restricted securities	3,735	1,650
Bank owned life insurance	3,637	3,552
Financial liabilities, Estimated Fair Value
Noninterest-bearing demand	328,322	261,575
Checking plus interest	231,898	203,724
Money market	223,123	181,871
Savings	156,623	90,051
Club	398	393
Certificates of deposit, $100,000 or more	105,691	119,914
Other time	151,339	135,940
Short-term borrowings	21,734	3,203
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]
Financial assets, Estimated Fair Value
Loans, net	1,083,733	862,799
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Financial assets, Estimated Fair Value
Loans, net	$ 1,072,951	$ 867,594

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH O112

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK (Schedule of Commitments Outstanding) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Commitments outstanding	$ 213,207	$ 186,257
Commitments to Extend Credit [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Commitments outstanding	206,065	178,233
Letters of Credit [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Commitments outstanding	$ 7,142	$ 8,024

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION (Narr

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Operating leases, rent expense	$ 717	$ 660	$ 650
Tidewater Inn [Member] | Director [Member]
Operating leases, rent expense	$ 25	$ 16
Ownership percentage, LLC	61.00%	61.00%

PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INF114

PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Condensed Balance Sheet, Parent Only) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Premises and equipment, net	$ 23,054	$ 16,558
Other assets	17,920	18,883
TOTAL ASSETS	1,393,860	1,160,271	$ 1,135,143
LIABILITIES
Other liabilities	5,609	5,280
Short-term borrowings	21,734	3,203
TOTAL LIABILITIES	1,230,124	1,005,972
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock	127	127
Additional paid in capital	65,256	64,201
Retained earnings	99,662	90,964
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,309)	(993)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	163,736	154,299	$ 146,967	$ 140,469
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	1,393,860	1,160,271
Parent Company [Member]
ASSETS
Cash	683	1,249
Investment securities	1,127	11,846
Investment in subsidiaries	157,880	137,078
Premises and equipment, net	3,435	3,547
Other assets	2,209	3,160
TOTAL ASSETS	165,334	156,880
LIABILITIES
Accrued interest payable		1
Other liabilities	932	1,737
Short-term borrowings	666
Long-term debt		843
TOTAL LIABILITIES	1,598	2,581
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock	127	127
Additional paid in capital	65,256	64,201
Retained earnings	99,662	90,964
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,309)	(993)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	163,736	154,299
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 165,334	$ 156,880

PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INF115

PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Condensed Statement of Operations, Parent Only) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Expenses
Interest expense													$ 2,273	$ 2,403	$ 3,346
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	$ 5,531	$ 5,686	$ 3,906	$ 4,662	$ 4,377	$ 3,843	$ 3,684	$ 3,995	$ 3,506	$ 3,109	$ 2,631	$ 2,270	19,785	15,899	11,516
Income tax expense													8,523	6,261	4,408
NET INCOME	$ 2,698	$ 3,412	$ 2,352	$ 2,800	$ 2,495	$ 2,411	$ 2,272	$ 2,460	$ 2,163	$ 1,909	$ 1,627	$ 1,409	11,262	9,638	7,108
Parent Company [Member]
Dividends from subsidiaries													1,000	1,230	1,045
Management and other fees from subsidiaries													7,811	8,960	8,723
Other income													94	278	228
Total income													8,905	10,468	9,996
Expenses
Interest expense													36	46	61
Salaries and employee benefits													4,799	6,296	5,536
Occupancy and equipment expense													592	559	531
Other operating expenses													2,878	2,507	3,009
Total expenses													8,305	9,408	9,137
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES													600	1,060	859
Income tax expense													(138)	(58)	(65)
Income before equity in undistributed net income (loss) of subsidiaries													738	1,118	924
Equity in undistributed net income (loss) of subsidiaries													10,524	8,520	6,184
NET INCOME													$ 11,262	$ 9,638	$ 7,108

PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INF116

PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Condensed Cash Flow, Parent Only) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$ 2,698	$ 3,412	$ 2,352	$ 2,800	$ 2,495	$ 2,411	$ 2,272	$ 2,460	$ 2,163	$ 1,909	$ 1,627	$ 1,409	$ 11,262	$ 9,638	$ 7,108
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Stock-based compensation expense													1,055	334	283
Net (increase) decrease in other assets													(3,330)	(98)	(870)
Net increase (decrease) in other liabilities													331	(729)	(15)
Net cash provided by operating activities													17,436	19,022	15,118
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from maturities and principal payments of investment securities available for sale													46,484	59,989	68,395
Purchases of premises and equipment													(1,259)	(699)	(1,518)
Net cash used in investing activities													(70,217)	(33,734)	(65,348)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Short-term borrowings													18,531	(3,469)	1,864
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock														53
Common stock dividends paid													(2,790)	(1,771)	(506)
Net cash used in financing activities													8,663	16,839	27,818
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS													(44,118)	2,127	(22,412)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR				75,938				73,811				96,223	75,938	73,811	96,223
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR	31,820				75,938				73,811				31,820	75,938	73,811
Parent Company [Member]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)													11,262	9,638	7,108
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in undistributed net (income) loss of subsidiaries													(10,524)	(8,520)	(6,184)
Depreciation and amortization													452	288	336
Stock-based compensation expense													1,055	334	283
Net (increase) decrease in other assets													843	(669)	(1,108)
Net increase (decrease) in other liabilities													(806)	533	328
Net cash provided by operating activities													2,282	1,604	763
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from maturities and principal payments of investment securities available for sale													534	2,171	1,418
Purchases of securities														(2,032)	(4,054)
Purchases of premises and equipment													(148)	(175)	(672)
Cash received from merged subsidiary															3,349
Payments for investment in and advances to subsidiary													(267)
Net cash used in investing activities													119	(36)	41
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Short-term borrowings													666
Repayment of long-term debt													(843)	(500)	(500)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock														53
Common stock dividends paid													(2,790)	(1,771)	(506)
Net cash used in financing activities													(2,967)	(2,218)	(1,006)
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS													(566)	(650)	(202)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR				$ 1,249				$ 1,899				$ 2,101	1,249	1,899	2,101
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR	$ 683				$ 1,249				$ 1,899				683	$ 1,249	$ 1,899
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Transfer of available for sale securities to banking subsidiary													$ 10,233

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS (Sc

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS (Schedule of Quarterly Financial Results) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS [Abstract]
Interest income	$ 12,968	$ 12,937	$ 11,449	$ 10,447	$ 10,505	$ 10,236	$ 10,003	$ 9,908	$ 10,047	$ 9,837	$ 9,542	$ 9,445	$ 47,801	$ 40,652	$ 38,871
Net interest income	12,369	12,326	10,900	9,933	9,965	9,658	9,383	9,243	9,293	9,010	8,683	8,539	45,528	38,249	35,525
Provision for credit losses	545	345	974	427	418	605	375	450	475	410	540	650	2,291	1,848	2,075
Income (loss) before income taxes	5,531	5,686	3,906	4,662	4,377	3,843	3,684	3,995	3,506	3,109	2,631	2,270	19,785	15,899	11,516
Net income (loss)	$ 2,698	$ 3,412	$ 2,352	$ 2,800	$ 2,495	$ 2,411	$ 2,272	$ 2,460	$ 2,163	$ 1,909	$ 1,627	$ 1,409	$ 11,262	$ 9,638	$ 7,108
Basic net income per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.21	$ 0.27	$ 0.19	$ 0.22	$ 0.20	$ 0.19	$ 0.18	$ 0.19	$ 0.17	$ 0.15	$ 0.13	$ 0.11	$ 0.89	$ 0.76	$ 0.56
Diluted net income per common share (in dollars per share)	0.21	0.27	0.19	0.22	0.20	0.19	0.18	0.19	0.17	0.15	0.13	0.11	0.89	0.76	0.56
Dividends paid per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.07	$ 0.05	$ 0.05	$ 0.05	$ 0.05	$ 0.03	$ 0.03	$ 0.03	$ 0.02	$ 0.02			$ 0.22	$ 0.14	$ 0.04

SEGMENT REPORTING (Schedule of

SEGMENT REPORTING (Schedule of Segment Reporting Information by Segment) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)segment	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Operating Segments | segment													2
Interest income	$ 12,968	$ 12,937	$ 11,449	$ 10,447	$ 10,505	$ 10,236	$ 10,003	$ 9,908	$ 10,047	$ 9,837	$ 9,542	$ 9,445	$ 47,801	$ 40,652	$ 38,871
Interest expense													(2,273)	(2,403)	(3,346)
Provision for credit losses													(2,291)	(1,848)	(2,075)
Noninterest income													17,750	16,645	15,416
Noninterest expense													(41,202)	(37,147)	(37,350)
Income (loss) before taxes	5,531	5,686	3,906	4,662	4,377	3,843	3,684	3,995	3,506	3,109	2,631	2,270	19,785	15,899	11,516
Income tax (expense) benefit													(8,523)	(6,261)	(4,408)
Net income (loss)	2,698	$ 3,412	$ 2,352	$ 2,800	2,495	$ 2,411	$ 2,272	$ 2,460	2,163	$ 1,909	$ 1,627	$ 1,409	11,262	9,638	7,108
Total assets	1,393,860				1,160,271				1,135,143				1,393,860	1,160,271	1,135,143
Operating Segments [Member] | Community Banking [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest income													47,721	40,400	38,652
Interest expense													(2,273)	(2,403)	(3,346)
Provision for credit losses													(2,291)	(1,848)	(2,075)
Noninterest income													8,377	7,935	7,135
Noninterest expense													(25,570)	(21,054)	(21,480)
Net intersegment (expense) income													(6,973)	(8,020)	(7,718)
Income (loss) before taxes													18,991	15,010	11,168
Income tax (expense) benefit													(9,127)	(5,887)	(4,274)
Net income (loss)													9,864	9,123	6,894
Total assets	1,376,777				1,132,861				1,107,367				1,376,777	1,132,861	1,107,367
Operating Segments [Member] | Insurance Products and Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Noninterest income													9,388	8,710	8,297
Noninterest expense													(7,517)	(6,890)	(6,984)
Net intersegment (expense) income													(677)	(761)	(781)
Income (loss) before taxes													1,194	1,059	532
Income tax (expense) benefit													466	(432)	(204)
Net income (loss)													1,660	627	328
Total assets	11,063				9,596				9,984				11,063	9,596	9,984
Parent Company [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest expense													(36)	(46)	(61)
Income (loss) before taxes													600	1,060	859
Income tax (expense) benefit													138	58	65
Net income (loss)													11,262	9,638	7,108
Total assets	165,334				156,880								165,334	156,880
Parent Company [Member] | Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest income													80	252	219
Noninterest income													(15)		(16)
Noninterest expense													(8,115)	(9,203)	(8,886)
Net intersegment (expense) income													7,650	8,781	8,499
Income (loss) before taxes													(400)	(170)	(184)
Income tax (expense) benefit													138	58	70
Net income (loss)													(262)	(112)	(114)
Total assets	$ 6,020				$ 17,814				$ 17,792				$ 6,020	$ 17,814	$ 17,792