First Bancorp (FBNC) 10-K 13 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 28, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document And Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	FIRST BANCORP /NC/
Entity Central Index Key	811589
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer?	No
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer?	No
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current?	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		19,709,881
Entity Public Float			$330,882,649
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Cash and due from banks, noninterest-bearing	$81,068,000	$83,881,000
Due from banks, interest-bearing	171,248,000	136,644,000
Federal funds sold	768,000	2,749,000
Total cash and cash equivalents	253,084,000	223,274,000
Securities available for sale	164,034,000	173,041,000
Securities held to maturity (fair values of $182,411 in 2014 and $56,700 in 2013)	178,687,000	53,995,000
Presold mortgages in process of settlement	6,019,000	5,422,000
Loans - non-covered	2,268,580,000	2,252,885,000
Loans - covered by FDIC loss share agreement	127,594,000	210,309,000
Total loans	2,396,174,000	2,463,194,000
Allowance for loan losses - non-covered	-38,345,000	-44,263,000
Allowance for loan losses - covered	-2,281,000	-4,242,000
Total allowance for loan losses	-40,626,000	-48,505,000
Net loans	2,355,548,000	2,414,689,000
Premises and equipment	75,113,000	77,448,000
Accrued interest receivable	8,920,000	9,649,000
FDIC indemnification asset	22,569,000	48,622,000
Goodwill	65,835,000	65,835,000
Other intangible assets	2,058,000	2,834,000
Foreclosed real estate - non-covered	9,771,000	12,251,000
Foreclosed real estate - covered	2,350,000	24,497,000
Bank-owned life insurance	55,421,000	44,040,000
Other assets	18,974,000	29,473,000
Total assets	3,218,383,000	3,185,070,000
Liabilities
Deposits: Noninterest-bearing checking accounts	560,230,000	482,650,000
Interest-bearing checking accounts	583,903,000	557,413,000
Money market accounts	551,002,000	551,335,000
Savings accounts	180,317,000	169,023,000
Time deposits of $100,000 or more	470,066,000	564,527,000
Other time deposits	350,388,000	426,071,000
Total deposits	2,695,906,000	2,751,019,000
Borrowings	116,394,000	46,394,000
Accrued interest payable	686,000	879,000
Other liabilities	17,698,000	14,856,000
Total liabilities	2,830,684,000	2,813,148,000
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 13)
Shareholders' Equity
Common stock, no par value per share. Authorized: 40,000,000 shares Issued & outstanding: 19,709,881 shares in 2014 and 19,679,659 shares in 2013	132,532,000	132,099,000
Retained earnings	184,958,000	167,136,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-578,000	1,900,000
Total shareholders' equity	387,699,000	371,922,000
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	3,218,383,000	3,185,070,000
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Shareholders' Equity
Preferred stock, no par value per share. Authorized: 5,000,000 shares, Series B issued & outstanding: 63,500 in 2014 and 2013, Series C, convertible, issued & outstanding: 728,706 in 2014 and 2013	63,500,000	63,500,000
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
Shareholders' Equity
Preferred stock, no par value per share. Authorized: 5,000,000 shares, Series B issued & outstanding: 63,500 in 2014 and 2013, Series C, convertible, issued & outstanding: 728,706 in 2014 and 2013	$7,287,000	$7,287,000

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Securities held to maturity fair values	$182,411	$56,700
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
common stock, shares authorized	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	19,709,881	19,679,659
Common stock, shares outstanding	19,709,881	19,679,659
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stock, shares issued	63,500	63,500
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	63,500	63,500
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stock, shares issued	728,706	728,706
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	728,706	728,706

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Interest Income
Interest and fees on loans	$133,641	$141,616	$145,554
Interest on investment securities:
Taxable interest income	3,461	3,410	4,352
Tax-exempt interest income	1,881	1,899	1,958
Other, principally overnight investments	849	586	656
Total interest income	139,832	147,511	152,520
Interest Expense
Savings, checking and money market accounts	1,040	1,493	2,836
Time deposits of $100,000 or more	4,373	5,825	8,132
Other time deposits	1,659	2,642	4,486
Borrowings	1,151	1,025	1,866
Total interest expense	8,223	10,985	17,320
Net interest income	131,609	136,526	135,200
Provision for loan losses - non-covered	7,087	18,266	69,993
Provision for loan losses - covered	3,108	12,350	9,679
Total provision for loan losses	10,195	30,616	79,672
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	121,414	105,910	55,528
Noninterest Income
Service charges on deposit accounts	13,706	12,752	11,865
Other service charges, commissions and fees	10,019	9,318	8,831
Fees from presold mortgage loans	2,726	2,907	2,378
Commissions from sales of insurance and financial products	2,733	2,132	1,832
Bank-owned life insurance income	1,311	1,120	591
Foreclosed property gains (losses) - non-covered	-1,924	1,333	-15,325
Foreclosed property gains (losses) - covered	-1,919	367	-13,035
FDIC indemnification asset income (expense), net	-12,842	-6,824	4,077
Securities gains	786	532	638
Other gains (losses)	-228	-148	-463
Total noninterest income	14,368	23,489	1,389
Noninterest Expenses
Salaries	46,071	45,120	41,336
Employee benefits	9,086	9,644	12,007
Total personnel expense	55,157	54,764	53,343
Occupancy expense	7,362	7,123	6,954
Equipment related expenses	3,931	4,364	4,800
Intangibles amortization	777	860	897
Other operating expenses	30,024	29,508	31,281
Total noninterest expenses	97,251	96,619	97,275
Income (loss) before income taxes	38,531	32,780	-40,358
Income tax expense (benefit)	13,535	12,081	-16,952
Net income (loss)	24,996	20,699	-23,406
Preferred stock dividends	-868	-895	-2,809
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$24,128	$19,804	($26,215)
Earnings (loss) per common share: Basic	$1.22	$1.01	($1.54)
Earnings (loss) per common share: Diluted	$1.19	$0.98	($1.54)
Dividends declared per common share	$0.32	$0.32	$0.32
Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic	19,699,801	19,675,597	17,049,513
Weighted average common shares outstanding: Diluted	20,434,007	20,404,303	17,049,513

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$24,996	$20,699	($23,406)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period, pretax	2,115	-4,779	32
Tax (expense) benefit	-825	1,865	-12
Reclassification to realized gains	-786	-532	-638
Tax expense	307	207	249
Postretirement plans:
Net gain (loss) arising during period	-5,171	8,765	13,975
Tax (expense) benefit	2,017	-3,419	-5,542
Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial (gain) loss	-221	-51	545
Tax expense (benefit)	86	20	-212
Amortization of prior service cost and transition obligation			179
Tax expense			-70
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-2,478	2,076	8,506
Comprehensive income (loss)	$22,518	$22,775	($14,900)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Total
In Thousands, except Share data
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$63,500	$104,841	$185,491	($8,682)	$345,150
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011		16,910,000
Net income (loss)			-23,406		-23,406
Preferred stock issued (Series C)	7,287				7,287
Common stock issued		26,392			26,392
Common stock issued, shares		2,656,000
Common stock issued into dividend reinvestment plan		335			335
Common stock issued into dividend reinvestment plan, shares		31,000
Repurchases of common stock		-2			-2
Repurchases of common stock, shares
Cash dividends declared ($0.32 per share)			-5,647		-5,647
Preferred dividends			-2,809		-2,809
Stock-based compensation		311			311
Stock-based compensation, shares		72,000
Other comprehensive income (loss)				8,506	8,506
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2012	70,787	131,877	153,629	-176	356,117
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012		19,669,000
Net income (loss)			20,699		20,699
Cash dividends declared ($0.32 per share)			-6,297		-6,297
Preferred dividends			-895		-895
Stock-based compensation		222			222
Stock-based compensation, shares		11,000
Other comprehensive income (loss)				2,076	2,076
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013	70,787	132,099	167,136	1,900	371,922
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013		19,680,000			19,679,659
Net income (loss)			24,996		24,996
Common stock issued		70			70
Common stock issued, shares		5,000
Cash dividends declared ($0.32 per share)			-6,306		-6,306
Preferred dividends			-868		-868
Stock-based compensation		363			363
Stock-based compensation, shares		25,000
Other comprehensive income (loss)				-2,478	-2,478
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$70,787	$132,532	$184,958	($578)	$387,699
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2014		19,710,000			19,709,881

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha1

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared, per share	$0.32	$0.32	$0.32

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net income (loss)	$24,996	$20,699	($23,406)
Reconciliation of net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses	10,195	30,616	79,672
Net security premium amortization	1,934	2,667	1,917
Purchase accounting accretion and amortization, net	-7,589	-15,478	-26,795
Foreclosed property (gains) losses and write-downs, net	3,843	-1,700	28,360
Gain on securities available for sale	-786	-532	-638
Other losses	228	148	463
Decrease (increase) in net deferred loan costs	-17	396	-44
Depreciation of premises and equipment	4,618	4,623	4,557
Stock-based compensation expense	270	222	311
Amortization of intangible assets	777	860	897
Originations of presold mortgages in process of settlement	-101,493	-103,877	-96,750
Proceeds from sales of presold mortgages in process of settlement	101,047	106,787	94,350
Decrease in accrued interest receivable	729	552	1,578
Decrease (increase) in other assets	6,586	22,199	-19,274
Decrease in accrued interest payable	-193	-447	-577
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	2,675	4,145	-2,940
Net cash provided by operating activities	47,820	71,880	41,681
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Purchases of securities available for sale	-69,413	-65,733	-92,058
Purchases of securities held to maturity	-125,377
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale	47,473	12,908	9,641
Proceeds from maturities/issuer calls of securities available for sale	31,360	39,921	96,040
Proceeds from maturities/issuer calls of securities held to maturity	453	1,837	1,690
Purchase of bank-owned life insurance	-10,000	-15,000	-25,000
Net (increase) decrease in loans	52,157	-101,444	-89,718
Proceeds from FDIC loss share agreements	17,724	49,572	29,796
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed real estate	33,262	60,564	74,972
Purchases of premises and equipment	-4,751	-6,293	-8,953
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment	1,309
Proceeds from loans held for sale		30,393
Net cash received in acquisition		38,315	9,312
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	-25,803	45,040	5,722
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) in deposits	-55,106	-127,646	39,888
Proceeds (repayments) of borrowings, net	70,000		-87,500
Cash dividends paid - common stock	-6,303	-6,297	-5,426
Cash dividends paid - preferred stock	-868	-1,210	-3,037
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock			7,287
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	70		26,727
Repurchase of common stock			-2
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	7,793	-135,153	-22,063
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	29,810	-18,233	25,340
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year	223,274	241,507	216,167
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year	253,084	223,274	241,507
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the period for interest	8,416	11,405	17,893
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	5,096	1,082	14,292
Non-cash investing and financing transactions:
Foreclosed loans transferred to foreclosed real estate	12,717	22,037	53,521
Loans transferred to loans held-for-sale (at liquidation value)			30,393
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of taxes	$811	($3,240)	($369)

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Note 1.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	(a) Basis of Presentation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First Bancorp (the Company) and its wholly owned subsidiary - First Bank (the Bank).  The Bank has two wholly owned subsidiaries that are fully consolidated - First Bank Insurance Services, Inc. (First Bank Insurance) and First Troy SPE, LLC.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.  Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date of filing this Form 10-K.
	The Company is a bank holding company.  The principal activity of the Company is the ownership and operation of the Bank, a state chartered bank with its main office in Southern Pines, North Carolina.  The Company is also the parent company for a series of statutory trusts that were formed at various times since 2002 for the purpose of issuing trust preferred debt securities.  The trusts are not consolidated for financial reporting purposes; however, notes issued by the Company to the trusts in return for the proceeds from the issuance of the trust preferred securities are included in the consolidated financial statements and have terms that are substantially the same as the corresponding trust preferred securities.  The trust preferred securities qualify as capital for regulatory capital adequacy requirements.  First Bank Insurance is an agent for property and casualty insurance policies.  First Troy SPE, LLC was formed in order to hold and dispose of certain real estate foreclosed upon by the Bank.
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  The most significant estimates made by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements are the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of other real estate, the accounting and impairment testing related to intangible assets, and the fair value and discount accretion of loans acquired in FDIC-assisted transactions.
	(b) Cash and Cash Equivalents - The Company considers all highly liquid assets such as cash on hand, noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing amounts due from banks and federal funds sold to be “cash equivalents.”
	(c) Securities - Debt securities that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held to maturity” and carried at amortized cost.  Securities not classified as held to maturity are classified as “available for sale” and carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses being reported as other comprehensive income or loss and reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity.
	A decline in the market value of any available for sale or held to maturity security below cost that is deemed to be other than temporary results in a reduction in carrying amount to fair value.  The impairment is charged to earnings and a new cost basis for the security is established.  Any equity security that is in an unrealized loss position for twelve consecutive months is presumed to be other than temporarily impaired and an impairment charge is recorded unless the amount of the charge is insignificant.
	Gains and losses on sales of securities are recognized at the time of sale based upon the specific identification method.  Premiums and discounts are amortized into income on a level yield basis, with premiums being amortized to the earliest call date and discounts being accreted to the stated maturity date.
	(d) Premises and Equipment - Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation, computed by the straight-line method, is charged to operations over the estimated useful lives of the properties, which range from 2 to 40 years or, in the case of leasehold improvements, over the term of the lease, if shorter.  Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations in the year incurred.  Gains and losses on dispositions are included in current operations.
	(e) Loans – Loans are stated at the principal amount outstanding less any partial charge-offs plus deferred origination costs, net of nonrefundable loan fees.  Interest on loans is accrued on the unpaid principal balance outstanding.  Net deferred loan origination costs/fees are capitalized and recognized as a yield adjustment over the life of the related loan.
	The Company does not hold any interest-only strips, loans, other receivables, or retained interests in securitizations that can be contractually prepaid or otherwise settled in a way that it would not recover substantially all of its recorded investment.
	Purchased loans acquired in a business combination, which include loans that were purchased in the 2009 Cooperative Bank acquisition and the 2011 Bank of Asheville acquisition, are recorded at estimated fair value on their purchase date.  The purchaser cannot carry over any related allowance for loan losses.
	The Company follows specific accounting guidance related to purchased impaired loans when purchased loans have evidence of credit deterioration since origination and it is probable at the date of acquisition that the Company will not collect all contractually required principal and interest payments.  Evidence of credit quality deterioration as of the purchase date may include statistics such as past due and nonaccrual status.  The accounting guidance permits the use of the cost recovery method of income recognition for those purchased impaired loans for which the timing and amount of cash flows expected to be collected cannot be reasonably estimated.  Under the cost recovery method of income recognition, all cash receipts are initially applied to principal, with interest income being recorded only after the carrying value of the loan has been reduced to zero.  Substantially all of the Company's purchased impaired loans to date have had uncertain cash flows and thus are accounted for under the cost recovery method of income recognition.
	For nonimpaired purchased loans, the Company accretes any fair value discount over the life of the loan in a manner consistent with the guidance for accounting for loan origination fees and costs.
	A loan is placed on nonaccrual status when, in management's judgment, the collection of interest appears doubtful.  The accrual of interest is discontinued on all loans that become 90 days or more past due with respect to principal or interest.  The past due status of loans is based on the contractual payment terms.  While a loan is on nonaccrual status, the Company's policy is that all cash receipts are applied to principal.  Once the recorded principal balance has been reduced to zero, future cash receipts are applied to recoveries of any amounts previously charged off.  Further cash receipts are recorded as interest income to the extent that any interest has been foregone.  Loans are removed from nonaccrual status when they become current as to both principal and interest, when concern no longer exists as to the collectability of principal or interest, and when the loan has provided generally six months of satisfactory payment performance.  In some cases, where borrowers are experiencing financial difficulties, loans may be restructured to provide terms significantly different from the originally contracted terms.  The nonaccrual policy discussed above applies to all loan classifications.
	A loan is considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. A loan is specifically evaluated for an appropriate valuation allowance if the loan balance is above a prescribed evaluation threshold (which varies based on credit quality, accruing status, troubled debt restructured status, and type of collateral) and the loan is determined to be impaired. Impaired loans are measured using either 1) an estimate of the cash flows that the Company expects to receive from the borrower discounted at the loan's effective rate, or 2) in the case of a collateral-dependent loan, the fair value of the collateral.  Unless restructured, while a loan is considered to be impaired, the Company's policy is that interest accrual is discontinued and all cash receipts are applied to principal.  Once the recorded principal balance has been reduced to zero, future cash receipts are applied to recoveries of any amounts previously charged off.  Further cash receipts are recorded as interest income to the extent that any interest has been foregone.  Impaired loans that are restructured are returned to accruing status in accordance with the restructured terms if the Company believes that the borrower will be able to meet the obligations of the restructured loan terms, and the loan has provided generally six months of satisfactory payment performance. The impairment policy discussed above applies to all loan classifications.
	(f) Presold Mortgages in Process of Settlement and Loans Held for Sale - As a part of normal business operations, the Company originates residential mortgage loans that have been pre-approved by secondary investors to be sold on a best efforts basis.  The terms of the loans are set by the secondary investors, and the purchase price that the investor will pay for the loan is agreed to prior to the funding of the loan by the Company.  Generally within three weeks after funding, the loans are transferred to the investor in accordance with the agreed-upon terms.  The Company records gains from the sale of these loans on the settlement date of the sale equal to the difference between the proceeds received and the carrying amount of the loan.  The gain generally represents the portion of the proceeds attributed to service release premiums received from the investors and the realization of origination fees received from borrowers that were deferred as part of the carrying amount of the loan.  Between the initial funding of the loans by the Company and the subsequent reimbursement by the investors, the Company carries the loans on its balance sheet at the lower of cost or market.
	Periodically, the Company originates commercial loans and decides to sell them in the secondary market.  The Company carries these loans at the lower of cost or fair value at each reporting date.  There were no such loans held for sale as of December 31, 2014 or 2013.
	As of December 31, 2012, the Company held $30.4 million in loans classified as held for sale because the Company had solicited and received bids to sell approximately $68 million of loans to an unaffiliated third-party investor, and it was the Company's intent to accept one of the offers received.  As of December 31, 2012, these loans were reclassified out of the loans held for investment category and segregated on the balance sheet as held for sale.  These loans are carried at their liquidation value based on the bid received that the Company accepted, with the remaining difference of approximately $37.6 million being charged-off through the allowance for loan losses.  The completion of the loan sale occurred in January 2013 with the proceeds received being substantially the same as the amount held for sale at December 31, 2012.
	(g) Allowance for Loan Losses - The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense.  Loans are charged-off against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectability of the principal is unlikely.  The provision for loan losses charged to operations is an amount sufficient to bring the allowance for loan losses to an estimated balance considered adequate to absorb losses inherent in the portfolio.  Management's determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on several factors, including:
	1. Risk grades assigned to the loans in the portfolio,
	2. Specific reserves for individually evaluated impaired loans,
	3. Current economic conditions, including the local, state, and national economic outlook; interest rate risk; trends in loan volume, mix and size of loans; levels and trends of delinquencies,
	4. Historical loan loss experience, and
	5. An assessment of the risk characteristics of the Company's loan portfolio, including industry concentrations, payment structures, and credit administration practices.
	While management uses the best information available to make evaluations, future adjustments may be necessary if economic and other conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used.
	For loans covered under loss share agreements, subsequent decreases to the expected cash flows will generally result in additional provisions for loan losses.  Subsequent increases in expected cash flows will result in a reversal of the allowance for loan losses to the extent of prior allowance recognition.
	In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Bank's allowance for loan losses.  Such agencies may require the Bank to recognize additions to the allowance based on the examiners' judgment about information available to them at the time of their examinations.
	(h) Foreclosed Real Estate - Foreclosed real estate consists primarily of real estate acquired by the Company through legal foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure.  The property is initially carried at the lower of cost (generally the loan balance plus additional costs incurred for improvements to the property) or the estimated fair value of the property less estimated selling costs (also see Note 14).  If there are subsequent declines in fair value, which is reviewed routinely by management, the property is written down to its fair value through a charge to expense.  Capital expenditures made to improve the property are capitalized.  Costs of holding real estate, such as property taxes, insurance and maintenance, less related revenues during the holding period, are recorded as expense.
	(i) FDIC Indemnification Asset – The FDIC indemnification asset relates to loss share agreements with the FDIC, whereby the FDIC has agreed to reimburse to the Company a percentage of the losses related to loans and other real estate that the Company assumed in the acquisition of two failed banks.  This indemnification asset is measured separately from the loan portfolio and foreclosed real estate because it is not contractually embedded in the loans and is not transferable with the loans should the Company choose to dispose of them.  The carrying value of this receivable at each period end is the sum of:  1) actual claims that have been submitted to the FDIC for reimbursement that have not yet been received and 2) the Company's estimated amount of loan and foreclosed real estate losses covered by the agreements multiplied by the FDIC reimbursement percentage.  At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the amount of loss claims that had been incurred but not yet reimbursed by the FDIC was $6.9 million and $12.6 million, respectively.
	(j) Income Taxes - Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method.  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 and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.  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 income in the period that includes the enactment date.  Deferred tax assets are reduced, if necessary, by the amount of such benefits that are not expected to be realized based upon available evidence.  The Company's investment tax credits, which are low income housing tax credits and state historic tax credits, are recorded in the period that they are reflected in the Company's tax returns.
	(k) Intangible Assets - Business combinations are accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.  Identifiable intangible assets are recognized separately and are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which for the Company has generally been seven to ten years and at an accelerated rate.  Goodwill is recognized in business combinations to the extent that the price paid exceeds the fair value of the net assets acquired, including any identifiable intangible assets.  Goodwill is not amortized, but as discussed in Note 1(q), is subject to fair value impairment tests on at least an annual basis.
	(l) Bank-owned life insurance – The Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain current and past key employees and directors where the insurance policy benefits and ownership are retained by the employer.  These policies are recorded at their cash surrender value.  Income from these policies and changes in the net cash surrender value are recorded within noninterest income as “Bank-owned life insurance income.”
	(m) Other Investments – The Company accounts for investments in limited partnerships, limited liability companies (“LLCs”), and other privately held companies using either the cost or the equity method of accounting.  The accounting treatment depends upon the Company's percentage ownership and degree of management influence.
	Under the cost method of accounting, the Company records an investment in stock at cost and generally recognizes cash dividends received as income.  If cash dividends received exceed the Company's relative ownership of the investee's earnings since the investment date, these payments are considered a return of investment and reduce the cost of the investment.
	Under the equity method of accounting, the Company records its initial investment at cost.  Subsequently, the carrying amount of the investment is increased or decreased to reflect the Company's share of income or loss of the investee.  The Company's recognition of earnings or losses from an equity method investment is based on the Company's ownership percentage in the investee and the investee's earnings on a quarterly basis.  The investees generally provide their financial information during the quarter following the end of a given period.  The Company's policy is to record its share of earnings or losses on equity method investments in the quarter the financial information is received.
	All of the Company's investments in limited partnerships, LLCs, and other companies are privately held, and their market values are not readily available.  The Company's management evaluates its investments in investees for impairment based on the investee's ability to generate cash through its operations or obtain alternative financing, and other subjective factors.  There are inherent risks associated with the Company's investments in such companies, which may result in income statement volatility in future periods.
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company's investments in limited partnerships, LLCs and other privately held companies totaled $2.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively, and were included in other assets.
	(n) Stock Option Plan - At December 31, 2014, the Company had three equity-based employee compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 15.  The Company accounts for these plans under the recognition and measurement principles of relevant accounting guidance.
	(o) Per Share Amounts - Basic Earnings Per Common Share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted Earnings Per Common Share is computed by assuming the issuance of common shares for all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the reporting period.  Currently, the Company's potentially dilutive common stock issuances relate to stock option grants under the Company's equity-based plans and the Company's Series C Preferred stock, which is convertible into common stock on a one-for-one ratio.
	In computing Diluted Earnings Per Common Share, adjustments are made to the computation of Basic Earnings Per Common shares, as follows.  As it relates to stock options, it is assumed that all dilutive stock options are exercised during the reporting period at their respective exercise prices, with the proceeds from the exercises used by the Company to buy back stock in the open market at the average market price in effect during the reporting period.  The difference between the number of shares assumed to be exercised and the number of shares bought back is included in the calculation of dilutive securities.  As it relates to the Series C Preferred Stock, it is assumed that the preferred stock was converted to common stock during the reporting period.  Dividends on the preferred stock are added back to net income and the shares assumed to be converted are included in the number of shares outstanding.
	If any of the potentially dilutive common stock issuances have an anti-dilutive effect, which is the case when a net loss is reported, the potentially dilutive common stock issuance is disregarded.
	The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in computing Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:
		For the Years Ended December 31,
		2014								2013						2012
	($ in thousands, except per share amounts)	Income			Shares			Per		Income		Shares		Per		Income			Shares		Per
		(Numer-			(Denom-			Share		(Numer-		(Denom-
								Amount						Share		(Numer-			(Denom-		Share
		ator)			inator)					ator)		inator)
														Amount		ator)			inator)		Amount
	Basic EPS
	Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	24,128			19,699,801		$	1.22	$	19,804		19,675,597	$	1.01	$	(26,215	)		17,049,513	$	(1.54	)
	Effect of dilutive   securities		233			734,206					233		728,706				-			−
	Diluted EPS per common share	$	24,361			20,434,007		$	1.19	$	20,037		20,404,303	$	0.98	$	(26,215	)		17,049,513	$	(1.54	)
	For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were 93,000 options and 388,813 options, respectively, that were anti-dilutive because the exercise price exceeded the average market price for the year, and thus are not included in the calculation to determine the effect of dilutive securities.  Also, for both years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company excluded 75,000 options that had an exercise price below the average market price for the year, but had performance vesting requirements that the Company has concluded are not probable to vest.  For the year ended December 31, 2012, all potentially dilutive common stock issuances were disregarded for the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per common share because the Company recorded a net loss and their impact would have been anti-dilutive.
	(p) Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Relevant accounting guidance requires that the Company disclose estimated fair values for its financial instruments.  Fair value methods and assumptions are set forth below for the Company's financial instruments.
	Cash and Amounts Due from Banks, Federal Funds Sold, Presold Mortgages in Process of Settlement, Accrued Interest Receivable, and Accrued Interest Payable - The carrying amounts approximate their fair value because of the short maturity of these financial instruments.
	Available for Sale and Held to Maturity Securities - Fair values are provided by a third-party and are based on quoted market prices, where available.  If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments or matrix pricing.
	Loans - For nonimpaired loans, fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics.  Loans are segregated by type such as commercial, financial and agricultural, real estate construction, real estate mortgages and installment loans to individuals.  Each loan category is further segmented into fixed and variable interest rate terms.  The fair value for each category is determined by discounting scheduled future cash flows using current interest rates offered on loans with similar risk characteristics.  Fair values for impaired loans are primarily based on estimated proceeds expected upon liquidation of the collateral or the present value of expected cash flows.
	FDIC Indemnification Asset – Fair value is equal to the FDIC reimbursement rate of the expected losses to be incurred and reimbursed by the FDIC and then discounted over the estimated period of receipt.
	Bank-Owned Life Insurance - The carrying value of life insurance approximates fair value because this investment is carried at cash surrender value, as determined by the issuer.
	Deposits - The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as noninterest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, interest-bearing checking accounts, and money market accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand as of the valuation date.  The fair value of certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows.  The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered in the marketplace for deposits of similar remaining maturities.
	Borrowings - The fair value of borrowings is based on the discounted value of the contractual cash flows.  The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered by the Company's lenders for debt of similar maturities.
	Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby Letters of Credit - At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company's off-balance sheet financial instruments had no carrying value.  The large majority of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are at variable rates and/or have relatively short terms to maturity.  Therefore, the fair value for these financial instruments is considered to be immaterial.
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument.  These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company's entire holdings of a particular financial instrument.  Because no highly liquid market exists for a significant portion of the Company's financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors.  These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
Fair value estimates are based on existing on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.  Significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial assets or liabilities include net premises and equipment, intangible assets and other assets such as foreclosed properties, deferred income taxes, prepaid expense accounts, income taxes currently payable and other various accrued expenses.  In addition, the income tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of the estimates.
(q) Impairment - Goodwill is evaluated for impairment on at least an annual basis by comparing the fair value of the reporting units to their related carrying value.  If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the Company determines whether the implied fair value of the goodwill, using various valuation techniques, exceeds the carrying value of the goodwill.  If the carrying value of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, an impairment loss is recorded in an amount equal to that excess.
The Company reviews all other long-lived assets, including identifiable intangible assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.  The Company's policy is that an impairment loss is recognized if the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset.  Any long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell.
To date, the Company has not recorded any impairment write-downs of its long-lived assets or goodwill.
(r) Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity during a period for non-owner transactions and is divided into net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss).  Other comprehensive income (loss) includes revenues, expenses, gains, and losses that are excluded from earnings under current accounting standards.  The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the Company are as follows:
($ in thousands)		December 31,				December 31,			December 31,
		2014				2013			2012
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale		$	-691				-2,021			3,290
Deferred tax asset (liability)			270				789			-1,283
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale			-421				-1,232			2,007
Additional pension asset (liability)			-257				5,135			-3,579
Deferred tax asset (liability)			100				-2,003			1,396
Net additional pension asset (liability)			-157				3,132			-2,183
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		$	-578				1,900			-176
The following table discloses the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2014 (all amounts are net of tax).
($ in thousands)		Unrealized Gain				Additional			Total
		(Loss) on				Pension Asset
		Securities				(Liability)
		Available for Sale
Beginning balance at January 1, 2014		$	-1,232				3,132			1,900
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			1,290				-3,154			-1,864
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			-479				-135			-614
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)			811				-3,289			-2,478
Ending balance at December 31, 2014		$	-421				-157			-578
The following table discloses the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2013 (all amounts are net of tax).
($ in thousands)		Unrealized Gain				Additional			Total
		(Loss) on				Pension Asset
		Securities				(Liability)
		Available for Sale
Beginning balance at January 1, 2013		$	2,007				-2,183			-176
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			-2,914				5,346			2,432
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			-325				-31			-356
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)			-3,239				5,315			2,076
Ending balance at December 31, 2013		$	-1,232				3,132			1,900
(s) Segment Reporting - Accounting standards require management to report selected financial and descriptive information about reportable operating segments.  The standards also require related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers.  Generally, disclosures are required for segments internally identified to evaluate performance and resource allocation.  The Company's operations are primarily within the banking segment, and the financial statements presented herein reflect the results of that segment.  The Company has no foreign operations or customers.
(t) Reclassifications - Certain amounts for prior years have been reclassified to conform to the 2014 presentation.  The reclassifications had no effect on net income or shareholders' equity as previously presented, nor did they materially impact trends in financial information.
(u) Recent Accounting Pronouncements - In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance to eliminate the diversity in practice regarding presentation of unrecognized tax benefits in the statement of financial position.  Under the clarified guidance, an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, will be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset unless certain criteria are met.  The requirements should be applied prospectively to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date.  Retrospective application is permitted.  The amendments became effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013 and did not have a material effect on its financial statements.
In January 2014, the FASB amended the Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures topic to address accounting for investments in qualified affordable housing projects.  If certain conditions are met, the amendments permit reporting entities to make an accounting policy election to account for their investments in qualified affordable housing projects by amortizing the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizing the net investment performance in the income statement as a component of income tax expense (benefit).  If those conditions are not met, the investment should be accounted for as an equity method investment or a cost method investment in accordance with existing accounting guidance.  The amendments will be effective for the Company for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014 and should be applied retrospectively for all periods presented.  Early adoption is permitted.  The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.
In January 2014, the FASB amended the Receivables topic of the Accounting Standards Codification. The amendments are intended to resolve diversity in practice with respect to when a creditor should reclassify a collateralized consumer mortgage loan to other real estate owned (“OREO”). In addition, the amendments require a creditor to reclassify a collateralized consumer mortgage loan to OREO upon obtaining legal title to the real estate collateral, or the borrower voluntarily conveying all interest in the real estate property to the lender to satisfy the loan through a deed in lieu of foreclosure or similar legal agreement. The amendments will be effective for the Company for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014, with early implementation of the guidance permitted. In implementing this guidance, assets that are reclassified from real estate to loans are measured at the carrying value of the real estate at the date of adoption.  Assets reclassified from loans to real estate are measured at the lower of the net amount of the loan receivable or the fair value of the real estate less costs to sell at the date of adoption. The Company can apply these amendments either prospectively or using a modified retrospective approach.  The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance to change the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. The core principle of the new guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to reflect the transfer of goods and services to customers in an amount equal to the consideration the entity receives or expects to receive. The guidance will be effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company can apply the guidance using either the full retrospective approach or a modified retrospective approach. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.
In June 2014, the FASB issued guidance which makes limited amendments to the guidance on accounting for certain repurchase agreements. The new guidance (1) requires entities to account for repurchase-to-maturity transactions as secured borrowings (rather than as sales with forward repurchase agreements), (2) eliminates accounting guidance on linked repurchase financing transactions, and (3) expands disclosure requirements related to certain transfers of financial assets that are accounted for as sales and certain transfers (specifically, repos, securities lending transactions, and repurchase-to-maturity transactions) accounted for as secured borrowings. The amendments will be effective for the Company for the first interim or annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2014. The Company will apply the guidance by making a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption.  The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.
In June 2014, the FASB issued guidance which clarifies that performance targets associated with stock compensation should be treated as a performance condition and should not be reflected in the grant date fair value of the stock award. The amendments will be effective for the Company for fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2015. The Company will apply the guidance to all stock awards granted or modified after the amendments are effective. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.
In August 2014, the FASB amended guidance to eliminate the diversity in the classification of foreclosed mortgage loans when the loan is guaranteed under certain government-sponsored loan guarantee programs.  The amendments will be effective for the Company for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014.  The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.
In August 2014, the FASB issued guidance that is intended to define management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an organization's ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. In connection with preparing financial statements, management will need to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the organization's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. The amendments will be effective for the Company for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual and interim periods thereafter. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.
In January 2015, the FASB issued guidance that eliminated the concept of extraordinary items from U.S. GAAP.  Existing U.S. GAAP required that an entity separately classify, present, and disclose extraordinary events and transactions. The amendments will eliminate the requirements for reporting entities to consider whether an underlying event or transaction is extraordinary, however, the presentation and disclosure guidance for items that are unusual in nature or occur infrequently will be retained and will be expanded to include items that are both unusual in nature and infrequently occurring.  The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015.  The amendments may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Early adoption is permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption.  The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.
Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Note 2.  Acquisitions
	The Company completed the acquisitions described below in 2012 and 2013.  The Company did not complete any acquisitions in 2014.  The results of each acquired company/branch are included in the Company's results beginning on its respective acquisition date.
	(1)  On August 24, 2012, the Company completed the purchase of a branch of Gateway Bank & Trust Co. located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The Company assumed the branch's $9 million in deposits.  No loans were acquired in this transaction. The Company also did not purchase the branch building, but instead transferred the acquired accounts to one of the Company's nearby existing branches. The primary reason for this acquisition was to increase the Company's presence in Wilmington, North Carolina, where the Company already has five branches. The Company paid a deposit premium for the branch of approximately $107,000, which is the amount of the identifiable intangible asset associated with the fair value of the core deposit base.  The intangible asset is being amortized as expense on a straight-line basis over a seven year period.This branch's operations are included in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) beginning on the acquisition date of August 24, 2012.  Historical pro forma information is not presented due to the immateriality of the transaction.
	(2)  On March 22, 2013, the Company completed the purchase of two branches from Four Oaks Bank & Trust Company located in Southern Pines and Rockingham, North Carolina.  The Company acquired $57 million in deposits and $16 million in loans in the acquisition. The Company purchased the Rockingham branch building, but did not purchase the Southern Pines branch building and instead transferred the acquired accounts to one of the Company's nearby existing branches. The primary reason for this acquisition was to increase the Company's presence in existing market areas. The Company paid a deposit premium for the branches of approximately $586,000, which is the amount of the identifiable intangible asset associated with the fair value of the core deposit base. The intangible asset is being amortized as expense on a straight-line basis over a seven year period. The operations of the two branches are included in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) beginning on the acquisition date of March 22, 2013. Historical pro forma information is not presented due to the immateriality of the transaction.

Securities

Securities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Securities [Abstract]
Securities	Note 3.  Securities
	The book values and approximate fair values of investment securities at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are summarized as follows:
		2014									2013
		Amortized		Fair		Unrealized					Amortized			Fair		Unrealized
	($ in thousands)	Cost		Value		Gains		(Losses)			Cost			Value		Gains		(Losses)
	Securities available for sale:
	Government-sponsored enterprise securities	$	27,546		27,521		33		-58			18,432			18,245		32		-219
	Mortgage-backed securities		130,073		129,510		751		-1,314			148,646			147,187		1,415		-2,874
	Corporate bonds		1,000		865		-		-135			3,999			3,598		44		-445
	Equity securities		6,105		6,138		46		-13			3,984			4,011		40		-13
	Total available for sale	$	164,724		164,034		830		-1,520			175,061			173,041		1,531		-3,551
	Securities held to maturity:
	Mortgage-backed securities	$	124,924		124,861		45		-108			-			-		-		-
	State and local governments		53,763		57,550		3,787		-			53,995			56,700		2,709		-4
	Total held to maturity	$	178,687		182,411		3,832		-108			53,995			56,700		2,709		-4
	Included in mortgage-backed securities at December 31, 2014 were collateralized mortgage obligations with an amortized cost of $108,000 and a fair value of $111,000.  Included in mortgage-backed securities at December 31, 2013 were collateralized mortgage obligations with an amortized cost of $192,000 and a fair value of $200,000.  All of the Company's mortgage-backed securities, including the collateralized mortgage obligations, were issued by government-sponsored corporations.
	The Company owned Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock with a cost and fair value of $6,016,000 at December 31, 2014 and $3,894,000 at December 31, 2013, which is included in equity securities above and serves as part of the collateral for the Company's line of credit with the FHLB (see Note 10 for additional discussion).  The investment in this stock is a requirement for membership in the FHLB system.  Periodically the FHLB recalculates the Company's required level of holdings, and the Company either buys more stock or the FHLB redeems a portion of the stock at cost.
	The following table presents information regarding securities with unrealized losses at December 31, 2014:
		Securities in an Unrealized				Securities in an Unrealized				Total
	($ in thousands)
		Loss Position for				Loss Position for
		Less than 12 Months				More than 12 Months
				Unrealized		Fair Value		Unrealized		Fair Value			Unrealized
		Fair Value		Losses
								Losses					Losses
	Government-sponsored enterprise securities	$	5,489		11		2,953		47		8,442			58
	Mortgage-backed securities		69,985		318		33,557		1,104		103,542			1,422
	Corporate bonds		−		−		865		135		865			135
	Equity securities		−		−		17		13		17			13
	State and local governments		−		−		–		–		–			–
	Total temporarily impaired securities	$	75,474		329		37,392		1,299		112,866			1,628
	The following table presents information regarding securities with unrealized losses at December 31, 2013:
		Securities in an Unrealized				Securities in an Unrealized				Total
	($ in thousands)
		Loss Position for				Loss Position for
		Less than 12 Months				More than 12 Months
				Unrealized		Fair Value		Unrealized		Fair Value			Unrealized
		Fair Value		Losses
								Losses					Losses
	Government-sponsored enterprise securities	$	12,212		219		–		–		12,212			219
	Mortgage-backed securities		64,937		1,675		17,979		1,199		82,916			2,874
	Corporate bonds		−		−		555		445		555			445
	Equity securities		−		−		22		13		22			13
	State and local governments		992		4		–		–		992			4
	Total temporarily impaired securities	$	78,141		1,898		18,556		1,657		96,697			3,555
	In the above tables, all of the non-equity securities that were in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are bonds that the Company has determined are in a loss position due to interest rate factors, the overall economic downturn in the financial sector, and the broader economy in general.  The Company has evaluated the collectability of each of these bonds and has concluded that there is no other-than-temporary impairment.  The Company does not intend to sell these securities, and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell these securities before recovery of the amortized cost.
	The Company has concluded that each of the equity securities in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was in such a position due to temporary fluctuations in the market prices of the securities.  The Company's policy is to record an impairment charge for any of these equity securities that remains in an unrealized loss position for twelve consecutive months unless the amount is insignificant.
	The aggregate carrying amount of cost-method investments was $6,016,000 and $3,894,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, which was the Federal Home Loan Bank stock discussed above.  The Company determined that none of its cost-method investments were impaired at either year end.
	The book values and approximate fair values of investment securities at December 31, 2014, by contractual maturity, are summarized in the table below.  Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
		Securities Available for Sale				Securities Held to Maturity
		Amortized		Fair		Amortized		Fair
	($ in thousands)	Cost		Value		Cost		Value
	Debt securities
	Due within one year	$	−		−	$	100		103
	Due after one year but within five years		27,546		27,521		10,829		11,539
	Due after five years but within ten years		−		−		38,385		41,190
	Due after ten years		1,000		865		4,449		4,718
	Mortgage-backed securities		130,073		129,510		124,924		124,861
	Total debt securities		158,619		157,896		178,687		182,411
	Equity securities		6,105		6,138		-		-
	Total securities	$	164,724		164,034	$	178,687		182,411
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, investment securities with carrying values of $100,113,000 and $79,838,000, respectively, were pledged as collateral for public deposits.
	The Company recorded $47,473,000, $12,908,000, and $9,641,000 in sales of securities in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, which resulted in net gains of $786,000, $525,000, and $439,000 in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.  During the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company also recorded net gains of $7,000 and $200,000, respectively, related to the call of several municipal and corporate bond securities.

Loans_and_Asset_Quality_Inform

Loans and Asset Quality Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Loans and Asset Quality Information [Abstract]
Loans and Asset Quality Information	Note 4.  Loans and Asset Quality Information
	The loans and foreclosed real estate that were acquired in FDIC-assisted transactions are covered by loss share agreements between the FDIC and the Company's banking subsidiary, First Bank, which afford First Bank significant loss protection - see Note 2 to the financial statements included in the Company's 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for detailed information regarding these transactions.  Because of the loss protection provided by the FDIC, the risk of the loans and foreclosed real estate that are covered by loss share agreements are significantly different from those assets not covered under the loss share agreements.  Accordingly, the Company presents separately loans subject to the loss share agreements as “covered loans” in the information below and loans that are not subject to the loss share agreements as “non-covered loans.”
	On July 1, 2014, one of the Company's loss share agreements with the FDIC expired.  The agreement that expired related to the non-single family assets of Cooperative Bank, a failed bank acquisition from June 2009.  Accordingly, the remaining balances associated with these loans and foreclosed real estate were transferred from the covered portfolio to the non-covered portfolio on July 1, 2014.  The Company will bear all future losses on this portfolio of loans and foreclosed real estate.  Immediately prior to the transfer to non-covered status, the loans in this portfolio had a carrying value of $39.7 million and the foreclosed real estate in this portfolio had a carrying value of $3.0 million.  Of the $39.7 million in loans that lost loss share protection, approximately $9.7 million were on nonaccrual status and $2.1 million were classified as accruing troubled debt restructurings as of July 1, 2014.  Additionally, approximately $1.7 million in allowance for loan losses associated with this portfolio of loans was transferred to the allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans on July 1, 2014.
	The following is a summary of the major categories of total loans outstanding:
			31-Dec-14								31-Dec-13
	($ in thousands)
			Amount				Percentage				Amount				Percentage
	All loans (non-covered and covered):
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural		$	160,878				7	%		$	168,469				7	%
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			288,148				12	%			305,246				12	%
	Real estate – mortgage – residential (1-4 family) first mortgages			789,871				33	%			838,862				34	%
	Real estate – mortgage – home equity loans / lines of credit			223,500				9	%			227,907				9	%
	Real estate – mortgage – commercial and other			882,127				37	%			855,249				35	%
	Installment loans to individuals			50,704				2	%			66,533				3	%
	Subtotal			2,395,228				100	%			2,462,266				100	%
	Unamortized net deferred loan costs			946								928
	Total loans		$	2,396,174							$	2,463,194
	As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, net loans include an unamortized premium of $0 and $98,000, respectively, related to acquired loans.
	Loans in the amount of $1.9 billion and $1.8 billion were pledged as collateral for certain borrowings as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively (see Note 10).
	The loans above also include loans to executive officers and directors serving the Company at December 31, 2014 and to their associates, totaling approximately $5.3 million and $4.2 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  During 2014 additions to such loans were approximately $2.3 million and repayments totaled approximately $1.2 million.  These loans were made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other non-related borrowers.  Management does not believe these loans involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable features.
	The following is a summary of the major categories of non-covered loans outstanding:
			31-Dec-14								31-Dec-13
	($ in thousands)
			Amount				Percentage				Amount				Percentage
	Non-covered loans:
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural		$	159,195				7	%		$	164,195				7	%
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			282,604				13	%			273,412				12	%
	Real estate – mortgage – residential (1-4 family) first mortgages			700,101				31	%			730,712				32	%
	Real estate – mortgage – home equity loans / lines of credit			210,697				9	%			213,016				10	%
	Real estate – mortgage – commercial and other			864,333				38	%			804,621				36	%
	Installment loans to individuals			50,704				2	%			66,001				3	%
	Subtotal			2,267,634				100	%			2,251,957				100	%
	Unamortized net deferred loan costs			946								928
	Total non-covered loans		$	2,268,580							$	2,252,885
	The carrying amount of the covered loans at December 31, 2014 consisted of impaired and nonimpaired purchased loans (as determined on the date of acquisition), as follows:
			Impaired				Impaired				Nonimpaired				Nonimpaired			Total			Total
			Purchased				Purchased				Purchased				Purchased			Covered			Covered
	($ in thousands)		Loans -				Loans –				Loans –				Loans -			Loans –			Loans –
			Carrying				Unpaid				Carrying				Unpaid			Carrying			Unpaid
			Value				Principal				Value				Principal			Value			Principal
							Balance								Balance						Balance
	Covered loans:
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural		$	66				123				1,617				1,661			1,683			1,784
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			309				534				5,235				6,471			5,544			7,005
	Real estate – mortgage – residential (1-4 family) first mortgages			362				1,298				89,408				104,678			89,770			105,976
	Real estate – mortgage – home equity loans / lines of credit			12				19				12,791				15,099			12,803			15,118
	Real estate – mortgage – commercial and other			1,201				3,209				16,593				17,789			17,794			20,998
	Total		$	1,950				5,183				125,644				145,698			127,594			150,881
	The carrying amount of the covered loans at December 31, 2013 consisted of impaired and nonimpaired purchased loans (as determined on the date of acquisition), as follows:
			Impaired				Impaired				Nonimpaired				Nonimpaired			Total			Total
			Purchased				Purchased				Purchased				Purchased			Covered			Covered
	($ in thousands)		Loans -				Loans –				Loans –				Loans -			Loans –			Loans –
			Carrying				Unpaid				Carrying				Unpaid			Carrying			Unpaid
			Value				Principal				Value				Principal			Value			Principal
							Balance								Balance						Balance
	Covered loans:
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural		$	75				136				4,199				5,268			4,274			5,404
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			325				564				31,509				47,792			31,834			48,356
	Real estate – mortgage – residential (1-4 family) first mortgages			575				1,500				107,575				126,882			108,150			128,382
	Real estate – mortgage – home equity loans / lines of credit			14				21				14,877				18,318			14,891			18,339
	Real estate – mortgage – commercial and other			2,153				4,042				48,475				62,630			50,628			66,672
	Installment loans to individuals											532				607			532			607
	Total		$	3,142				6,263				207,167				261,497			210,309			267,760
	The following table presents information regarding covered purchased nonimpaired loans since December 31, 2012.  The amounts include principal only and do not reflect accrued interest as of the date of the acquisition or beyond.
($ in thousands)
Carrying amount of nonimpaired covered loans at December 31, 2012		$	277,489
Principal repayments			(63,588	)
Transfers to foreclosed real estate			(13,977	)
Loan charge-offs			(12,957	)
Accretion of loan discount			20,200
Carrying amount of nonimpaired covered loans at December 31, 2013			207,167
Principal repayments			(50,183	)
Transfers to foreclosed real estate			(5,061	)
Transfers to non-covered loans due to expiration of loss-share agreement			(38,987	)
Loan charge-offs			(3,301	)
Accretion of loan discount			16,009
Carrying amount of nonimpaired covered loans at December 31, 2014		$	125,644
As reflected in the table above, the Company accreted $16,009,000 and $20,200,000 of the loan discount on purchased nonimpaired loans into interest income during 2014 and 2013, respectively.  As of December 31, 2014, there was remaining loan discount of $17,598,000 related to purchased accruing loans.  If these loans continue to be repaid by the borrowers, the Company will accrete the remaining loan discount into interest income over the estimated lives of the respective loans.   In such circumstances, a corresponding entry to reduce the indemnification asset will be recorded amounting to approximately 80% of the loan discount accretion, which reduces noninterest income.  At December 31, 2014, the Company also had $3,239,000 of loan discount related to purchased nonaccruing loans.  It is not expected that a significant amount of this discount will be accreted, as it represents estimated losses on these loans.
The following table presents information regarding all purchased impaired loans since December 31, 2012, the majority of which are covered loans. The Company has applied the cost recovery method to all purchased impaired loans at their respective acquisition dates due to the uncertainty as to the timing of expected cash flows, as reflected in the following table.
						Fair Market				Carrying
($ in thousands)						Value				Amount
						Adjustment –
		Contractual				Write Down
		Principal				(Nonaccretable
Purchased Impaired Loans		Receivable				Difference)
Balance at December 31, 2012		$	8,815				3,990				4,825
Change due to payments received			(301	)			(31	)			(270	)
Transfer to foreclosed real estate			(2,100	)			(784	)			(1,316	)
Change due to loan charge-off			(150	)			(54	)			(96	)
Other			(1	)			-				(1	)
Balance at December 31, 2013		$	6,263				3,121				3,142
Change due to payments received			(599	)			227				(826	)
Change due to loan charge-off			(2	)			29				(31	)
Other			197				(115	)			312
Balance at December 31, 2014		$	5,859				3,262				2,597
Because of the uncertainty of the expected cash flows, the Company is accounting for each purchased impaired loan under the cost recovery method, in which all cash payments are applied to principal.  Thus, there is no accretable yield associated with the above loans.  During 2014 and 2013, the Company received $179,000 and $62,000, respectively, in payments that exceeded the initial carrying amount of the purchased impaired loans, which is included in the loan discount accretion amount discussed previously.
Nonperforming assets are defined as nonaccrual loans, restructured loans, loans past due 90 or more days and still accruing interest, nonperforming loans held for sale, and foreclosed real estate. Nonperforming assets are summarized as follows:
		31-Dec-14				31-Dec-13
ASSET QUALITY DATA ($ in thousands)
Non-covered nonperforming assets (1)
Nonaccrual loans		$	50,066			$	41,938
Restructured loans – accruing			35,493				27,776
Accruing loans > 90 days past due			-				-
Total non-covered nonperforming loans			85,559				69,714
Foreclosed real estate			9,771				12,251
Total non-covered nonperforming assets		$	95,330			$	81,965
Covered nonperforming assets (1)
Nonaccrual loans (2)		$	10,508			$	37,217
Restructured loans – accruing			5,823				8,909
Accruing loans > 90 days past due			-				-
Total covered nonperforming loans			16,331				46,126
Foreclosed real estate			2,350				24,497
Total covered nonperforming assets		$	18,681			$	70,623
Total nonperforming assets		$	114,011			$	152,588
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(1)	On July 1, 2014, approximately $9.7 million of nonaccrual loans, $2.1 million accruing restructured loans and $3.0 million of foreclosed real estate were transferred from covered to noncovered status upon a scheduled expiration of a FDIC loss-share agreement.
-2	At December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the contractual balance of the nonaccrual loans covered by FDIC loss share agreements was $16.0 million and $60.4 million, respectively.
If the nonaccrual and restructured loans as of December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 had been current in accordance with their original terms and had been outstanding throughout the period (or since origination if held for part of the period), gross interest income in the amounts of approximately $4,115,000, $5,262,000, and $7,689,000 for nonaccrual loans and $3,045,000, $2,674,000, and $2,392,000 for restructured loans would have been recorded for 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.  Interest income on such loans that was actually collected and included in net income in 2014, 2013 and 2012 amounted to approximately $1,176,000, $1,414,000, and $2,824,000 for nonaccrual loans (prior to their being placed on nonaccrual status), and $2,003,000, $1,681,000, and $1,179,000 for restructured loans, respectively.  At December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had no commitments to lend additional funds to debtors whose loans were nonperforming.
The remaining tables in this note present information derived from the Company's allowance for loan loss model.  Relevant accounting guidance requires certain disclosures to be disaggregated based on how the Company develops its allowance for loan losses and manages its credit exposure.  This model combines loan types in a different manner than the tables previously presented.
The following table presents the Company's nonaccrual loans as of December 31, 2014. As previously discussed, on July 1, 2014 approximately $9.7 million in nonaccrual loans were transferred from the “covered” category to the “non-covered” category due to the scheduled expiration of one of the Company's loss share agreements with the FDIC.
($ in thousands)		Non-covered				Covered				Total
Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
Commercial – unsecured		$	187				1				188
Commercial – secured			2,927				-				2,927
Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			454				103				557
Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			7,891				1,140				9,031
Real estate – residential, farmland and multi-family			24,459				7,785				32,244
Real estate – home equity lines of credit			2,573				278				2,851
Real estate – commercial			11,070				1,201				12,271
Consumer			505				-				505
Total		$	50,066				10,508				60,574
The following table presents the Company's nonaccrual loans as of December 31, 2013.
($ in thousands)		Non-covered				Covered				Total
Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
Commercial – unsecured		$	222				38				260
Commercial – secured			2,662				114				2,776
Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			545				782				1,327
Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			8,055				13,502				21,557
Real estate – residential, farmland and multi-family			17,814				12,344				30,158
Real estate – home equity lines of credit			2,200				335				2,535
Real estate – commercial			10,115				10,099				20,214
Consumer			325				3				328
Total		$	41,938				37,217				79,155
The following table presents an analysis of the payment status of the Company's loans as of December 31, 2014.
($ in thousands)		30-59				60-89 Days				Nonaccrual				Current			Total Loans
		Days Past				Past Due				Loans							Receivable
		Due
Non-covered loans
Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
Commercial - unsecured		$	191				35				187				36,871			37,284
Commercial - secured			1,003				373				2,927				102,671			106,974
Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			30				225				454				21,761			22,470
Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			1,950				139				7,891				247,535			257,515
Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			11,272				3,218				24,459				807,884			846,833
Real estate – home equity lines of credit			1,585				352				2,573				194,067			198,577
Real estate - commercial			3,738				996				11,070				738,981			754,785
Consumer			695				131				505				41,865			43,196
Total non-covered		$	20,464				5,469				50,066				2,191,635			2,267,634
Unamortized net deferred loan costs																		946
Total non-covered loans																	$	2,268,580
Covered loans		$	4,385				964				10,508				111,737			127,594
Total loans		$	24,849				6,433				60,574				2,303,372			2,396,174
The Company had no non-covered or covered loans that were past due greater than 90 days and accruing interest at December 31, 2014.
The following table presents an analysis of the payment status of the Company's loans as of December 31, 2013.
($ in thousands)		30-59				60-89 Days				Nonaccrual				Current			Total Loans
		Days Past				Past Due				Loans							Receivable
		Due
Non-covered loans
Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
Commercial - unsecured		$	347				94				222				36,352			37,015
Commercial - secured			1,233				462				2,662				117,923			122,280
Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			438				767				545				19,426			21,176
Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			2,304				1,391				8,055				232,920			244,670
Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			11,682				2,631				17,814				837,260			869,387
Real estate – home equity lines of credit			1,465				305				2,200				194,157			198,127
Real estate - commercial			3,196				214				10,115				696,081			709,606
Consumer			494				187				325				48,690			49,696
Total non-covered		$	21,159				6,051				41,938				2,182,809			2,251,957
Unamortized net deferred loan costs																		928
Total non-covered loans																	$	2,252,885
Covered loans		$	5,179				768				37,217				167,145			210,309
Total loans		$	26,338				6,819				79,155				2,349,954			2,463,194
The Company had no non-covered or covered loans that were past due greater than 90 days and accruing interest at December 31, 2013.
The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans for the year ended December 31, 2014.
($ in thousands)		Commercial,				Real Estate -				Real Estate –				Real			Real Estate –			Consumer			Unallo-			Total
		Financial,				Construction,				Residential,				Estate –			Commercial						cated
		and				Land				Farmland,				Home			and Other
		Agricultural				Development, &				and Multi-				Equity
						Other Land				family				Lines of
						Loans								Credit
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2014
Beginning balance		$	7,432				12,966				15,142				1,838			5,524			1,513			(152	)		44,263
Charge-offs			(4,039	)			(2,148	)			(4,417	)			(912	)		(3,048	)		(1,724	)		−			(16,288	)
Recoveries			140				398				331				45			181			451			−			1,546
Transfer from covered category			36				813				51				−			833			4			−			1,737
Provisions			4,822				(5,559	)			(1,387	)			2,760			5,555			597			299			7,087
Ending balance		$	8,391				6,470				9,720				3,731			9,045			841			147			38,345
Ending balances as of December 31, 2014:  Allowance for loan losses
Individually evaluated for impairment		$	211				415				1,686				−			165			−			−			2,477
Collectively evaluated for impairment		$	8,180				6,055				8,034				3,731			8,880			841			147			35,868
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality		$	−				−				−				−			−			−			−			−
Loans receivable as of December 31, 2014:
Ending balance – total		$	166,728				257,515				846,833				198,577			754,785			43,196			-			2,267,634
Unamortized net deferred loan costs																											946
Total non-covered loans																											2,268,580
Ending balances as of December 31, 2014: Loans
Individually evaluated for impairment		$	784				7,991				24,010				476			20,263			7			−			53,531
Collectively evaluated for impairment		$	165,944				249,524				822,823				198,101			733,875			43,189			-			2,213,456
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality		$	−				−				−				−			647			−			−			647
The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans for the year ended December 31, 2013.
($ in thousands)		Commercial,				Real Estate -				Real Estate –				Real			Real Estate –			Consumer			Unallo-			Total
		Financial,				Construction,				Residential,				Estate –			Commercial						cated
		and				Land				Farmland,				Home			and Other
		Agricultural				Development, &				and Multi-				Equity
						Other Land				family				Lines of
						Loans								Credit
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2013
Beginning balance		$	4,687				12,856				14,082				1,884			5,247			1,939			948			41,643
Charge-offs			(4,418	)			(2,739	)			(3,732	)			(1,314	)		(4,346	)		(2,174	)		(660	)		(19,383	)
Recoveries			299				743				753				87			1,381			474			−			3,737
Provisions			6,864				2,106				4,039				1,181			3,242			1,274			(440	)		18,266
Ending balance		$	7,432				12,966				15,142				1,838			5,524			1,513			(152	)		44,263
Ending balances as of December 31, 2013:  Allowance for loan losses
Individually evaluated for impairment		$	202				544				1,162				1			649			1			−			2,559
Collectively evaluated for impairment		$	7,230				12,422				13,980				1,837			4,875			1,512			(152	)		41,704
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality		$	−				−				−				−			−			−			−			−
Loans receivable as of December 31, 2013:
Ending balance – total		$	180,471				244,670				869,387				198,127			709,606			49,696			-			2,251,957
Unamortized net deferred loan costs																											923
Total non-covered loans																											2,252,885
Ending balances as of December 31, 2013: Loans
Individually evaluated for impairment		$	582				8,027				19,111				22			16,894			13			−			44,649
Collectively evaluated for impairment		$	179,889				236,643				850,276				198,105			692,712			49,683			-			2,207,308
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality		$	−				−				−				−			−			−			−			−
The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses for covered loans for the year ended December 31, 2014.
($ in thousands)		Covered Loans
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2014
Beginning balance		$	4,242
Charge-offs			(6,948	)
Recoveries			3,616
Transferred to non-covered			(1,737	)
Provisions			3,108
Ending balance		$	2,281
Ending balances as of December 31, 2014:  Allowance for loan losses
Individually evaluated for impairment		$	1,161
Collectively evaluated for impairment			1,046
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality			74
Loans receivable as of December 31, 2014:
Ending balance – total		$	127,594
Ending balances as of December 31, 2014: Loans
Individually evaluated for impairment		$	11,484
Collectively evaluated for impairment			114,160
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality			1,950
The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses for covered loans for the year ended December 31, 2013.
($ in thousands)		Covered Loans
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2013
Beginning balance		$	4,759
Charge-offs			(13,053	)
Recoveries			186
Provisions			12,350
Ending balance		$	4,242
Ending balances as of December 31, 2013:  Allowance for loan losses
Individually evaluated for impairment		$	3,112
Collectively evaluated for impairment			1,105
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality			25
Loans receivable as of December 31, 2013:
Ending balance – total		$	210,309
Ending balances as of December 31, 2013: Loans
Individually evaluated for impairment		$	43,107
Collectively evaluated for impairment			164,060
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality			3,142
The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of December 31, 2014.
		Recorded				Unpaid				Related				Average
($ in thousands)		Investment				Principal				Allowance				Recorded
						Balance								Investment
Non-covered loans with no related allowance recorded:
Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
Commercial - unsecured		$	33				35				−				20
Commercial - secured			5				6				−				95
Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			−				−				−				−
Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			6,877				7,944				−				6,430
Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			9,165				10,225				−				7,776
Real estate – home equity lines of credit			476				498				−				388
Real estate – commercial			17,409				20,786				−				11,911
Consumer			7				10				−				7
Total non-covered impaired loans with no allowance		$	33,972				39,504				−				26,627
Total covered impaired loans with no allowance		$	8,097				12,081				−				16,986
Total impaired loans with no allowance recorded		$	42,069				51,585				−				43,613
Non-covered  loans with an allowance recorded:
Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
Commercial - unsecured		$	140				143				47				142
Commercial - secured			606				612				164				550
Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			−				−				−				15
Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			1,114				3,243				415				1,487
Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			14,845				15,257				1,686				14,418
Real estate – home equity lines of credit			−				−				−				4
Real estate – commercial			3,501				3,530				165				6,420
Consumer			−				−				−				8
Total non-covered impaired loans with allowance		$	20,206				22,785				2,477				23,044
Total covered impaired loans with allowance		$	5,220				5,719				1,229				8,513
Total impaired loans with an allowance recorded		$	25,426				28,504				3,706				31,557
Interest income recorded on non-covered and covered impaired loans during the year ended December 31, 2014 was insignificant.
The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of December 31, 2013.
		Recorded Investment				Unpaid Principal Balance				Related Allowance				Average Recorded Investment
($ in thousands)
Non-covered loans with no related allowance recorded:
Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
Commercial - unsecured		$	−				−				−				−
Commercial - secured			−				−				−				334
Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			−				−				−				−
Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			6,398				6,907				−				5,005
Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			3,883				4,429				−				2,329
Real estate – home equity lines of credit			−				−				−				−
Real estate – commercial			7,324				9,008				−				9,981
Consumer			−				−				−				−
Total non-covered impaired loans with no allowance		$	17,605				20,344				−				17,649
Total covered impaired loans with no allowance		$	29,058				48,785				−				39,215
Total impaired loans with no allowance recorded		$	46,663				69,129				−				56,864
Non-covered  loans with an allowance recorded:
Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
Commercial - unsecured		$	115				115				63				72
Commercial - secured			392				394				64				1,081
Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			75				75				75				80
Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			1,629				2,148				544				2,339
Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			15,228				15,642				1,162				13,417
Real estate – home equity lines of credit			22				22				1				637
Real estate – commercial			9,570				10,873				649				5,914
Consumer			13				35				1				466
Total non-covered impaired loans with allowance		$	27,044				29,304				2,559				24,006
Total covered impaired loans with allowance		$	17,068				22,367				3,133				14,343
Total impaired loans with an allowance recorded		$	44,112				51,671				5,692				38,349
Interest income recorded on non-covered and covered impaired loans during the year ended December 31, 2013 was insignificant.
The Company tracks credit quality based on its internal risk ratings.  Upon origination a loan is assigned an initial risk grade, which is generally based on several factors such as the borrower's credit score, the loan-to-value ratio, the debt-to-income ratio, etc.  Loans that are risk-graded as substandard during the origination process are declined.  After loans are initially graded, they are monitored monthly for credit quality based on many factors, such as payment history, the borrower's financial status, and changes in collateral value.  Loans can be downgraded or upgraded depending on management's evaluation of these factors.  Internal risk-grading policies are consistent throughout each loan type.
The following describes the Company's internal risk grades in ascending order of likelihood of loss:
	Numerical Risk Grade		Description
Pass:
	1		Loans with virtually no risk, including cash secured loans.
	2		Loans with documented significant overall financial strength, including non-cash secured or unsecured loans that have no minor or major exceptions to the lending guidelines.
	3		Loans with documented satisfactory overall financial strength, including non-cash secured or unsecured loans that have no major exceptions to the lending guidelines.  If unsecured, loans would include support of a strong guarantor or co-maker.
	4		Loans to borrowers with acceptable financial condition, including non-cash secured or unsecured loans that have minor or major exceptions to the lending guidelines, but the exceptions are properly mitigated.  Primary or secondary source of repayment is sufficient and if secured, loan would include the support of a satisfactory guarantor or co-maker.
Watch or Standard:
	9		Existing loans that meet the guidelines for a Risk Graded 5 loan, except the collateral coverage is sufficient to satisfy the debt with no risk of loss under reasonable circumstances.
Special Mention:
	5		Existing loans with major exceptions that cannot be mitigated.  Potential for loss is possible.
Classified:
	6		Loans that have a well-defined weakness that may jeopardize the liquidation of the debt if deficiencies are not corrected.  Loss is not only possible, but probable.
	7		Loans that have a well-defined weakness that make the collection or liquidation improbable.  Loss appears imminent, but the exact amount and timing is uncertain.
	8		Loans that are considered uncollectible and are in the process of being charged-off.  This grade is a temporary grade assigned for administrative purposes until the charge-off is completed.
The following table presents the Company's recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators as of December 31, 2014.
($ in thousands)		Credit Quality Indicator (Grouped by Internally Assigned Grade)
		Pass (Grades				Pass –				Watch or				Special			Classified			Nonaccrual			Total
		1, 2, & 3)				Acceptable/				Standard				Mention			Loans			Loans
						Average				Loans				Loans			(Grades
						(Grade 4)				(Grade 9)				(Grade 5)			6, 7, & 8)
Non-covered loans:
Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
Commercial - unsecured		$	17,856				15,649				5				1,356			2,231			187			37,284
Commercial - secured			32,812				62,361				62				4,481			4,331			2,927			106,974
Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			10,815				9,928				−				767			506			454			22,470
Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			87,806				135,072				771				13,066			12,909			7,891			257,515
Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			221,581				520,790				4,536				40,993			34,474			24,459			846,833
Real estate – home equity lines of credit			122,528				62,642				1,135				5,166			4,533			2,573			198,577
Real estate - commercial			223,197				465,395				9,057				30,318			15,748			11,070			754,785
Consumer			25,520				15,614				54				855			648			505			43,196
Total		$	742,115				1,287,451				15,620				97,002			75,380			50,066			2,267,634
Unamortized net deferred loan costs																								946
Total non-covered  loans																							$	2,268,580
Total covered loans		$	14,349				70,989				632				10,503			20,613			10,508		$	127,594
Total loans		$	756,464				1,358,440				16,252				107,505			95,993			60,574		$	2,396,174
At December 31, 2014, there was an insignificant amount of loans that were graded “8” with an accruing status.
As previously discussed, on July 1, 2014, the Company transferred $39.7 million of loans from the covered category to the non-covered category as a result of the scheduled expiration of one of the Company's loss-share agreements with the FDIC.  Approximately $2.8 million of those loans were “Special Mention Loans”, $5.5 million were “Classified Loans”, and $9.7 million were “Nonaccrual Loans.”
The following table presents the Company's recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators as of December 31, 2013.
($ in thousands)		Credit Quality Indicator (Grouped by Internally Assigned Grade)
		Pass (Grades				Pass –				Watch or				Special			Classified			Nonaccrual			Total
		1, 2, & 3)				Acceptable/				Standard				Mention			Loans			Loans
						Average				Loans				Loans			(Grades
						(Grade 4)				(Grade 9)				(Grade 5)			6, 7, & 8)
Non-covered loans:
Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
Commercial - unsecured		$	8,495				24,415				7				1,509			2,367			222			37,015
Commercial - secured			31,494				77,441				100				5,597			4,986			2,662			122,280
Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			4,098				12,800				−				2,022			1,711			545			21,176
Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			31,221				181,050				2,365				11,646			10,333			8,055			244,670
Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			227,053				540,349				5,062				41,583			37,526			17,814			869,387
Real estate – home equity lines of credit			120,205				63,400				1,499				5,699			5,124			2,200			198,127
Real estate - commercial			115,397				533,680				10,014				24,557			15,843			10,115			709,606
Consumer			25,703				21,790				54				829			995			325			49,696
Total		$	563,666				1,454,925				19,101				93,442			78,885			41,938			2,251,957
Unamortized net deferred loan costs																								928
Total non-covered  loans																							$	2,252,885
Total covered loans		$	25,078				92,147				−				8,857			47,010			37,217		$	210,309
Total loans		$	588,744				1,547,072				19,101				102,299			125,895			79,155		$	2,463,194
At December 31, 2013, there was an insignificant amount of loans that were graded “8” with an accruing status.
Troubled Debt Restructurings
The restructuring of a loan is considered a “troubled debt restructuring” if both (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and (ii) the 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.
The vast majority of the Company's troubled debt restructurings modified during the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 related to interest rate reductions combined with restructured amortization schedules.  The Company does not generally grant principal forgiveness.
All loans classified as troubled debt restructurings are considered to be impaired and are evaluated as such for determination of the allowance for loan losses.  The Company's troubled debt restructurings can be classified as either nonaccrual or accruing based on the loan's payment status.  The troubled debt restructurings that are nonaccrual are reported within the nonaccrual loan totals presented previously.
The following table presents information related to loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
($ in thousands)		For the year ended										For the year ended
		31-Dec-14										31-Dec-13
		Number of Contracts			Pre-			Post-				Number			Pre-		Post-
					Modification			Modification				of			Modification		Modification
					Restructured			Restructured				Contracts			Restructured		Restructured
					Balances			Balances							Balances		Balances
Non-covered TDRs – Accruing
Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
Commercial – unsecured			−		$	−		$	−				1		$	66	$	66
Commercial – secured			−			−			−				6			391		391
Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			−			−			−				−			−		−
Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			−			−			−				3			1,786		1,786
Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			11			2,571			2,571				11			1,530		1,532
Real estate – home equity lines of credit			−			−			−				−			−		−
Real estate – commercial			2			2,416			2,415				9			6,191		6,191
Consumer			−			−			−				1			14		14
Non-covered TDRs – Nonaccrual
Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
Commercial – unsecured			−			−			−				−			−		−
Commercial – secured			1			15			15				−			−		−
Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			−			−			−				−			−		−
Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			−			−			−				3			800		800
Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			8			770			769				11			1,187		1,187
Real estate – home equity lines of credit			−			−			−				−			−		−
Real estate – commercial			2			98			98				1			398		398
Consumer			−			−			−				−			−		−
Total non-covered TDRs arising during period			24			5,870			5,868				46			12,363		12,365
Total covered TDRs arising during period– Accruing			5		$	944		$	927				10		$	1,758	$	1,811
Total covered TDRs arising during period – Nonaccrual			8			966			933				1			187		167
Total TDRs arising during period			37		$	7,780		$	7,728				57		$	14,308	$	14,343
Accruing restructured loans that were modified in the previous 12 months and that defaulted during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are presented in the table below.  The Company considers a loan to have defaulted when it becomes 90 or more days delinquent under the modified terms, has been transferred to nonaccrual status, or has been transferred to foreclosed real estate.
($ in thousands)			For the year ended						For the year ended
			31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13
			Number			Recorded			Number			Recorded
			of			Investment			of			Investment
			Contracts						Contracts
Non-covered accruing TDRs that subsequently defaulted
Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans				1		$	5			1		$	342
Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family				−			−			1			252
Real estate – commercial				1			71			−			−
Total non-covered TDRs that subsequently defaulted				2		$	76			2		$	594
Total accruing covered TDRs that subsequently defaulted				1		$	353			1		$	3,501
Total accruing TDRs that subsequently defaulted				3		$	429			3		$	4,095

Premises_and_Equipment

Premises and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Premises and Equipment [Abstract]
Premises and Equipment	Note 5.  Premises and Equipment
	Premises and equipment at December 31, 2014 and 2013 consisted of the following:
	($ in thousands)	2014			2013
	Land	$	23,911			23,893
	Buildings		65,130			64,518
	Furniture and equipment		35,423			35,281
	Leasehold improvements		1,323			1,882
	Total cost		125,787			125,574
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(50,674	)		(48,126	)
	Net book value of premises and equipment	$	75,113			77,448

FDIC_Indemnification_Asset

FDIC Indemnification Asset	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fdic Indemnification Asset [Abstract]
FDIC Indemnification Asset	Note 6.  FDIC Indemnification Asset
	As discussed in Note 1(i), the FDIC indemnification asset is the estimated amount that the Company will receive from the FDIC under loss share agreements associated with two FDIC-assisted failed bank acquisitions. See unaudited additional information regarding the FDIC indemnification asset in the “FDIC Indemnification Asset” section of the Management's Discussion and Analysis included in the Company's Form 10-K.
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the FDIC indemnification asset was comprised of the following components:
	($ in thousands)	2014				2013
	Receivable related to loss claims incurred, not yet reimbursed	$	6,899				12,649
	Receivable related to estimated future claims on loans		14,933				33,398
	Receivable related to estimated future claims on foreclosed real estate		737				2,575
	FDIC indemnification asset	$	22,569				48,622
	The following presents a rollforward of the FDIC indemnification asset since January 1, 2012.
	($ in thousands)
	Balance at January 1, 2012		$	121,677
	Increase related to unfavorable change in loss estimates			16,984
	Increase related to reimbursable expenses			6,947
	Cash received			(29,796	)
	Accretion of loan discount			(13,173	)
	Other			(80	)
	Balance at December 31, 2012		$	102,559
	Increase related to unfavorable changes in loss estimates			9,312
	Increase related to reimbursable expenses			5,352
	Cash received			(49,572	)
	Accretion of loan discount			(16,160	)
	Other			(2,869	)
	Balance at December 31, 2013		$	48,622
	Increase related to unfavorable changes in loss estimates			2,923
	Increase related to reimbursable expenses			3,925
	Cash received			(17,724	)
	Accretion of loan discount			(15,281	)
	Other			104
	Balance at December 31, 2014		$	22,569

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Note 7.  Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	The following is a summary of the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of amortized intangible assets as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and the carrying amount of unamortized intangible assets as of those same dates.  In 2013, the Company recorded a core deposit premium intangible of $586,000 in connection with the acquisition of two branches, which is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated life of the related deposits of seven years.
		31-Dec-14				31-Dec-13
		Gross Carrying		Accumulated		Gross Carrying		Accumulated
	($ in thousands)
		Amount		Amortization		Amount		Amortization
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Customer lists	$	678		505		678		462
	Core deposit premiums		8,560		6,675		8,560		5,942
	Total	$	9,238		7,180		9,238		6,404
	Unamortized intangible assets:
	Goodwill	$	65,835				65,835
	Amortization expense totaled $777,000, $860,000 and $897,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Goodwill is evaluated for impairment on at least an annual basis – see Note 1(q).  For each of the years presented, the Company's evaluation indicated that there was no goodwill impairment.
	The following table presents the estimated amortization expense for intangible assets for each of the five calendar years ending December 31, 2019 and the estimated amount amortizable thereafter.  These estimates are subject to change in future periods to the extent management determines it is necessary to make adjustments to the carrying value or estimated useful lives of amortized intangible assets.
	($ in thousands)	Estimated
		Amortization Expense
	2015	$	721
	2016		654
	2017		404
	2018		129
	2019		122
	Thereafter		28
	Total	$	2,058

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 8.  Income Taxes
	Total income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were allocated as follows:
	(In thousands)	2014			2013				2012
	Allocated to net income	$	13,535			12,081				(16,952	)
	Allocated to stockholders' equity, for unrealized holding gain/loss on debt and equity securities for financial reporting purposes		518			(2,072	)			(237	)
	Allocated to stockholders' equity, for tax benefit of pension liabilities		-2,103			3,399				5,824
	Total income taxes	$	11,950			13,408				(11,365	)
	The components of income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
	(In thousands)	2014			2013				2012
	Current      - Federal	$	1,316			9,812				(8,401	)
	- State		903			(467	)			(43	)
	Deferred    - Federal		10,104			168				(5,914	)
	- State		1,212			2,568				(2,594	)
	Total	$	13,535			12,081				(16,952	)
	The sources and tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets (liabilities) at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are presented below:
	(In thousands)	2014				2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Allowance for loan losses	$	14,558				18,459
	Excess book over tax SERP retirement plan cost		2,566				2,572
	Deferred compensation		78				94
	Federal & state net operating loss carryforwards		1,066				10,901
	Accruals, book versus tax		1,779				1,604
	Pension liability adjustments		100				—
	Foreclosed real estate		1,222				2,781
	Nonqualified stock options		521				522
	Partnership investments		219				237
	Unrealized gain on securities available for sale		270				789
	All other		212				618
	Gross deferred tax assets		22,591				38,577
	Less: Valuation allowance		(125	)			(109	)
	Net deferred tax assets		22,466				38,468
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Loan fees		(1,413	)			(1,536	)
	Excess tax over book pension cost		(1,316	)			(806	)
	Depreciable basis of fixed assets		(1,197	)			(1,835	)
	Amortizable basis of intangible assets		(10,582	)			(9,732	)
	Pension liability adjustments		—				(2,003	)
	FHLB stock dividends		(422	)			(423	)
	Basis differences in assets acquired in FDIC transactions		(2,322	)			(7,163	)
	All other		(23	)			(48	)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities		(17,275	)			(23,546	)
	Net deferred tax asset - included in other assets	$	5,191				14,922
	A portion of the annual change in the net deferred tax asset relates to unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale.  The related 2014 and 2013 deferred tax expense (benefit) of approximately $518,000 and ($2,072,000), respectively, has been recorded directly to shareholders' equity.  Additionally, a portion of the annual change in the net deferred tax asset relates to pension adjustments.  The related 2014 and 2013 deferred tax expense (benefit) of ($2,103,000) and $3,399,000, respectively, has been recorded directly to shareholders' equity.  The balance of the 2014 decrease in the net deferred tax asset of $11,316,000 is reflected as a deferred income tax expense, and the balance of the 2013 decrease in the net deferred tax asset of $2,736,000 is reflected as a deferred income tax expense in the consolidated statement of income.
	The valuation allowances for 2014 and 2013 relate primarily to state net operating loss carryforwards. It is management's belief that the realization of the remaining net deferred tax assets is more likely than not. The Company adjusted its net deferred income tax asset as a result of reductions in the North Carolina corporate income tax rate, which reduced the state income tax rate to 5% effective January 1, 2015.
	The Company had no significant uncertain tax positions, and thus no reserve for uncertain tax positions has been recorded.  Additionally, the Company determined that it has no material unrecognized tax benefits that if recognized would affect the effective tax rate.  The Company's general policy is to record tax penalties and interest as a component of “other operating expenses.”
	We are subject to routine audits of our tax returns by the Internal Revenue Service and various state taxing authorities. The Company's tax returns are subject to income tax audit by federal and state agencies beginning with the year 2010. There are no indications of any material adjustments relating to any examination currently being conducted by any taxing authority.
	Retained earnings at December 31, 2014 and 2013 includes approximately $6,869,000 representing pre-1988 tax bad debt reserve base year amounts for which no deferred income tax liability has been provided since these reserves are not expected to reverse or may never reverse.  Circumstances that would require an accrual of a portion or all of this unrecorded tax liability are a reduction in qualifying loan levels relative to the end of 1987, failure to meet the definition of a bank, dividend payments in excess of accumulated tax earnings and profits, or other distributions in dissolution, liquidation or redemption of the Bank's stock.
	The following is a reconcilement of federal income tax expense at the statutory rate of 35% to the income tax provision reported in the financial statements.
	(In thousands)	2014			2013				2012
	Tax provision at statutory rate	$	13,486			11,473				(14,125	)
	Increase (decrease) in income taxes resulting from:
	Tax-exempt interest income		(832	)		(818	)			(831	)
	Low income housing tax credits		(179	)		(150	)			(181	)
	Non-deductible interest expense		11			15				23
	State income taxes, net of federal benefit		1,375			1,366				(1,714	)
	Change in valuation allowance		16			(3	)			31
	Other, net		-342			198				(155	)
	Total	$	13,535			12,081				(16,952	)

Time_Deposits_and_Related_Part

Time Deposits and Related Party Deposits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Time Deposits and Related Party Deposits [Abstract]
Time Deposits and Related Party Deposits	Note 9.  Time Deposits and Related Party Deposits
	At December 31, 2014, the scheduled maturities of time deposits were as follows:
	($ in thousands)
	2015	$	622,614
	2016		118,984
	2017		46,606
	2018		18,126
	2019		10,019
	Thereafter		4,105
		$	820,454
	Deposits received from executive officers and directors and their associates totaled approximately $25,388,000 and $29,128,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  These deposit accounts have substantially the same terms, including interest rates, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other non-related depositors.
	As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company held $256.7 million and $297.8 million respectively, in time deposits of $250,000 or more (which is the current FDIC insurance limit for insured deposits at December 31, 2014). Included in these deposits were brokered deposits of $82.8 million and $108.4 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Borrowings_and_Borrowings_Avai

Borrowings and Borrowings Availability	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Borrowings and Borrowings Availability [Abstract]
Borrowings and Borrowings Availability	Note 10.  Borrowings and Borrowings Availability
	The following tables present information regarding the Company's outstanding borrowings at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
				2014		Interest  Rate
	Description - 2014	Due date	Call Feature	Amount
	FHLB Term Note	1/29/15	None	$	50,000,000		0.20%fixed
	FHLB Term Note	9/30/15	None		20,000,000		0.44%fixed
	Trust Preferred Securities	1/23/34	Quarterly by Company		20,620,000		2.96% at 12/31/14 adjustable rate 3 month LIBOR + 2.70%
			beginning 1/23/09
	Trust Preferred Securities	6/15/36	Quarterly by Company		25,774,000		1.65% at 12/31/14 adjustable rate 3 month LIBOR + 1.39%
			beginning 6/15/11
	Total borrowings / weighted average rate as of December 31, 2014			$	116,394,000		1.05%
				2013		Interest  Rate
	Description - 2013	Due date	Call Feature	Amount
	Trust Preferred Securities	1/23/34	Quarterly by Company	$	20,620,000		2.95% at 12/31/13 adjustable rate 3 month LIBOR + 2.70%
			beginning 1/23/09
	Trust Preferred Securities	6/15/36	Quarterly by Company		25,774,000		1.64% at 12/31/13 adjustable rate 3 month LIBOR + 1.39%
			beginning 6/15/11
	Total borrowings / weighted average rate as of December 31, 2013			$	46,394,000		2.22	%
	All outstanding FHLB borrowings may be accelerated immediately by the FHLB in certain circumstances, including material adverse changes in the condition of the Company or if the Company's qualifying collateral amounts to less than that required under the terms of the FHLB borrowing agreement.
	In the above tables, the $20.6 million in borrowings due on January 23, 2034 relate to borrowings structured as trust preferred capital securities that were issued by First Bancorp Capital Trusts II and III ($10.3 million by each trust), which are unconsolidated subsidiaries of the Company, on December 19, 2003 and qualify as capital for regulatory capital adequacy requirements.  These unsecured debt securities are callable by the Company at par on any quarterly interest payment date beginning on January 23, 2009.  The interest rate on these debt securities adjusts on a quarterly basis at a rate of three-month LIBOR plus 2.70%.
	In the above tables, the $25.8 million in borrowings due on June 15, 2036 relate to borrowings structured as trust preferred capital securities that were issued by First Bancorp Capital Trust IV, an unconsolidated subsidiary of the Company, on April 13, 2006 and qualify as capital for regulatory capital adequacy requirements.  These unsecured debt securities are callable by the Company at par on any quarterly interest payment date beginning on June 15, 2011.  The interest rate on these debt securities adjusts on a quarterly basis at a rate of three-month LIBOR plus 1.39%.
	At December 31, 2014, the Company had three sources of readily available borrowing capacity – 1) an approximately $423 million line of credit with the FHLB, of which $70 million was outstanding at December 31, 2014 and none was outstanding at December 31, 2013, 2) a $50 million overnight federal funds line of credit with a correspondent bank, of which none was outstanding at December 31, 2014 or 2013, and 3) an approximately $78 million line of credit through the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's (FRB) discount window, of which none was outstanding at December 31, 2014 or 2013.
	The Company's line of credit with the FHLB totaling approximately $423 million can be structured as either short-term or long-term borrowings, depending on the particular funding or liquidity needs and is secured by the Company's FHLB stock and a blanket lien on most of its real estate loan portfolio.  The borrowing capacity was reduced by $193 million at both December 31, 2014 and 2013, as a result of the Company pledging letters of credit for public deposits at each of those dates.  Accordingly, the Company's unused FHLB line of credit was $160 million at December 31, 2014.
	The Company's correspondent bank relationship allows the Company to purchase up to $50 million in federal funds on an overnight, unsecured basis (federal funds purchased).  The Company had no borrowings outstanding under this line at December 31, 2014 or 2013.
	The Company has a line of credit with the FRB discount window.  This line is secured by a blanket lien on a portion of the Company's commercial and consumer loan portfolio (excluding real estate).  Based on the collateral owned by the Company as of December 31, 2014, the available line of credit was approximately $78 million.  The Company had no borrowings outstanding under this line of credit at December 31, 2014 or 2013.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Note 11.  Leases
	Certain bank premises are leased under operating lease agreements.  Generally, operating leases contain renewal options on substantially the same basis as current rental terms.  Rent expense charged to operations under all operating lease agreements was $1.2 million in 2014, $1.1 million in 2013, and $1.3 million in 2012.
	Future obligations for minimum rentals under noncancelable operating leases at December 31, 2014 are as follows:
	($ in thousands)
	Year ending December 31:
	2015	$	952
	2016		766
	2017		675
	2018		506
	2019		319
	Thereafter		903
	Total	$	4,121

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	Note 12.  Employee Benefit Plans
	401(k) Plan.  The Company sponsors a retirement savings plan pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code.  New employees who have met the age requirement are automatically enrolled in the plan at a 5% deferral rate on the next plan Entry Date.  The automatic deferral can be modified by the employee at any time.  An eligible employee may contribute up to 15% of annual salary to the plan.  The Company contributes an amount equal to the sum of 1) 100% of the employee's salary contributed up to 3% and 2) 50% of the employee's salary contributed between 3% and 5%.  Company contributions are 100% vested immediately.  The Company's matching contribution expense was $1.4 million, $1.4 million, and $1.2 million, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.  Although discretionary contributions by the Company are permitted by the plan, the Company did not make any such contributions in 2014, 2013 or 2012.  The Company's matching and discretionary contributions are made according to the same investment elections each participant has established for their deferral contributions.  Effective July 1, 2014, employees are permitted to invest their own contributions in Company stock.
	Pension Plan
	Historically, the Company offered a noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan (the “Pension Plan”) that qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.  The Pension Plan provided for a monthly payment, at normal retirement age of 65, equal to one-twelfth of the sum of (i) 0.75% of Final Average Annual Compensation (5 highest consecutive calendar years' earnings out of the last 10 years of employment) multiplied by the employee's years of service not in excess of 40 years, and (ii) 0.65% of Final Average Annual Compensation in excess of the average social security wage base multiplied by years of service not in excess of 35 years.  Benefits were fully vested after five years of service.
	During the second quarter of 2009, the Company amended the Pension Plan to limit eligibility to employees hired prior to June 19, 2009.  Effective December 31, 2012, the Company froze the Pension Plan for all participants.  Although no previously accrued benefits were lost, employees no longer accrue benefits for service subsequent to 2012.
	The Company made the decision to freeze the Pension Plan because of the uncertainty of future costs and to have a uniform set of benefits for all employees.  The freezing of the Pension Plan resulted in an immediate $6.6 million reduction in its benefit obligation, which is referred to as a “curtailment gain” in the table below.  The curtailment gain reduced the difference between the assets of the Pension Plan and its benefit obligation, and therefore had the effect of lowering the corresponding liability of the plan and lowering the amount of accumulated other comprehensive loss, which resulted in an increase in shareholders' equity at the time of the freeze.
	The Company's contributions to the Pension Plan are based on computations by independent actuarial consultants and are intended to be deductible for income tax purposes.  As discussed below, the contributions are invested to provide for benefits under the Pension Plan.  The Company did not make any contributions to the Pension Plan in 2014 or 2013 and contributed $2,500,000 to the Plan for the year ended December 31, 2012.  The Company does not expect to contribute to the Pension Plan in 2015.
	The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of the Pension Plan's benefit obligation, as computed by the Company's independent actuarial consultants, and its plan assets, with the difference between the two amounts representing the funded status of the Pension Plan as of the end of the respective year.
	($ in thousands)		2014				2013				2012
	Change in benefit obligation
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year		$	30,548				32,272				40,084
	Service cost			−				−				1,835
	Interest cost			1,461				1,284				1,451
	Actuarial (gain) loss			5,320				(2,343	)			(4,006	)
	Benefits paid			(1,714	)			(665	)			(503	)
	Curtailment gain			−				−				(6,589	)
	Benefit obligation at end of year			35,615				30,548				32,272
	Change in plan assets
	Plan assets at beginning of year			36,333				30,124				24,466
	Actual return on plan assets			2,663				6,874				3,661
	Employer contributions			−				−				2,500
	Benefits paid			(1,714	)			(665	)			(503	)
	Plan assets at end of year			37,282				36,333				30,124
	Funded status at end of year		$	1,667				5,785				(2,148	)
	The accumulated benefit obligation related to the Pension Plan was $35,615,000, $30,548,000,, and $32,272,000 at December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
	The following table presents information regarding the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2014 and 2013 as it relates to the Pension Plan, excluding the related deferred tax assets.
	($ in thousands)		2014				2013
	Other assets		$	1,667				5,785
	Other liabilities			−				−
			$	1,667				5,785
	The following table presents information regarding the amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) at December 31, 2014 and 2013, as it relates to the Pension Plan.
	($ in thousands)		2014				2013
	Net gain (loss)		$	(1,857	)			3,579
	Prior service cost			−				−
	Amount recognized in AOCI before tax effect			(1,857	)			3,579
	Tax (expense) benefit			724				(1,396	)
	Net amount recognized as increase (decrease) to AOCI		$	(1,133	)			2,183
	The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) at December 31, 2014 and 2013, as it relates to the Pension Plan:
	($ in thousands)		2014			2013
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of fiscal year		$	2,183			(2,063	)
	Net gain (loss) arising during period			-5,436			6,910
	Prior service cost			-			-
	Transition Obligation			-			-
	Amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss			-			49
	Amortization of prior service cost and transition obligation			-			-
	Tax (expense) benefit of changes during the year, net			2,120			(2,713	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) at end of fiscal year		$	-1,133			2,183
	The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of the prepaid pension cost related to the Pension Plan:
	($ in thousands)		2014				2013
	Prepaid pension cost as of beginning of fiscal year		$	2,206				1,232
	Net periodic pension income (cost) for fiscal year			1,318				974
	Actual employer contributions			-				-
	Prepaid pension asset as of end of fiscal year		$	3,524				2,206
	Net pension (income) cost for the Pension Plan included the following components for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012:
	($ in thousands)		2014				2013				2012
	Service cost – benefits earned during the period		$	-				-				1,835
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation			1,461				1,284				1,451
	Expected return on plan assets			(2,779	)			(2,307	)			(1,969	)
	Net amortization and deferral			-				49				559
	Net periodic pension (income) cost		$	(1,318				(974	)			1,876
	The following table is an estimate of the benefits that will be paid in accordance with the Pension Plan during the indicated time periods:
			Estimated benefit payments
	($ in thousands)
	Year ending December 31, 2015		$	1,035
Year ending December 31, 2016			1,198
Year ending December 31, 2017			1,285
Year ending December 31, 2018			1,428
Year ending December 31, 2019			1,524
Years ending December 31, 2020-2024			8,925
For each of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, the Company used an expected long-term rate-of-return-on-assets assumption of 7.75%.  The Company arrived at this rate based primarily on a third-party investment consulting firm's historical analysis of investment returns, which indicated that the mix of the Pension Plan's assets (generally 75% equities and 25% fixed income) can be expected to return approximately 7.75% on a long term basis.
Funds in the Pension Plan are invested in a mix of investment types in accordance with the Pension Plan's investment policy, which is intended to provide an average annual rate of return of 7% to 10%, while maintaining proper diversification.  Except for Company stock, all of the Pension Plan's assets are invested in an unaffiliated bank money market account or mutual funds.  The investment policy of the Pension Plan does not permit the use of derivatives, except to the extent that derivatives are used by any of the mutual funds invested in by the Pension Plan.  The following table presents the targeted mix of the Pension Plan's assets as of December 31, 2014, as set out by the Plan's investment policy:
		Targeted %				Acceptable Range % of Total Assets
Investment type		of Total Assets
Fixed income investments
Cash/money market account			2	%			1%-5%
US government bond fund			10	%			10%-20%
US corporate bond fund			10	%			5%-15%
US corporate high yield bond fund			5	%			0%-10%
Equity investments
Large cap value fund			20	%			20%-30%
Large cap growth fund			20	%			20%-30%
Mid cap equity fund			10	%			5%-15%
Small cap growth fund			8	%			5%-15%
Foreign equity fund			10	%			5%-15%
Company stock			5	%			0%-10%
The Pension Plan's investment strategy contains certain investment objectives and risks for each permitted investment category.  To ensure that risk and return characteristics are consistently followed, the Pension Plan's investments are reviewed at least semi-annually and rebalanced within the acceptable range.  Performance measurement of the investments employs the use of certain investment category and peer group benchmarks.  The investment category benchmarks as of December 31, 2014 are as follows:
	Investment Category Benchmark	Range of Acceptable Deviation from Investment Category Benchmark
Investment Category
Fixed income investments
Cash/money market account	Citigroup Treasury Bill Index – 3 month	0-50 basis points
US government bond fund	Barclays Intermediate Government Bond Index	0-200 basis points
US corporate bond fund	Barclays Aggregate Index	0-200 basis points
US corporate high yield bond fund	Barclays High Yield Index	0-200 basis points
Equity investments
Large cap value fund	Russell 1000 Value Index	0-300 basis points
Large cap growth fund	Russell 1000 Growth Index	0-300 basis points
Mid cap equity fund	Russell Mid Cap Index	0-300 basis points
Small cap growth fund	Russell 2000 Growth Index	0-300 basis points
Foreign equity fund	MSCI EAFE Index	0-300 basis points
Company stock	Russell 2000 Index	0-300 basis points
Each of the investment fund's average annualized return over a three-year period should be within the range of acceptable deviation from the benchmarked index shown above.  In addition to the investment category benchmarks, the Pension Plan also utilizes certain Peer Group benchmarks, based on Morningstar percentile rankings for each investment category.  Funds are generally considered to be underperformers if their category ranking is below the 75th percentile for the trailing one-year period; the 50th percentile for the trailing three-year period; and the 25th percentile for the trailing five-year period.
The Pension Plan invests in various investment securities which are exposed to various risks such as interest rate, market, and credit risks.  All of these risks are monitored and managed by the Company.  No significant concentration of risk exists within the plan assets at December 31, 2014.
The fair values of the Company's pension plan assets at December 31, 2014, by asset category, are as follows:
($ in thousands)
		Total Fair Value at December 31, 2014				Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)				Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs
													(Level 3)
Fixed income investments
Money market funds		$	447				−				447		−
US government bond fund			3,385				3,385				−		−
US corporate bond fund			3,377				3,377				−		−
US corporate high yield bond fund			1,741				1,741				−		−
Equity investments
Large cap value fund			7,669				7,669				−		−
Large cap growth fund			7,694				7,694				−		−
Small cap growth fund			3,162				3,162				−		−
Mid cap growth fund			3,983				3,983				−		−
Foreign equity fund			3,611				3,611				−		−
Company stock			2,213				2,213				−		−
Total		$	37,282				36,835				447		−
The fair values of the Company's pension plan assets at December 31, 2013, by asset category, are as follows:
($ in thousands)
		Total Fair Value at December 31, 2013				Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)				Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs
													(Level 3)
Fixed income investments
Money market funds		$	292				−				292		−
US government bond fund			3,257				3,257				−		−
US corporate bond fund			3,231				3,231				−		−
US corporate high yield bond fund			1,688				1,688				−		−
Equity investments
Large cap value fund			7,512				7,512				−		−
Large cap growth fund			7,740				7,740				−		−
Small cap growth fund			3,142				3,142				−		−
Mid cap growth fund			3,783				3,783				−		−
Foreign equity fund			3,696				3,696				−		−
Company stock			1,992				1,992				−		−
Total		$	36,333				36,041				292		−
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value.  There have been no changes in the methodologies used at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
-          Money market fund:  Valued at net asset value (“NAV”), which can be validated with a sufficient level of observable activity (i.e. purchases and sales at NAV), and therefore, the funds were classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
-          Mutual funds:  Valued at the daily closing price as reported by the fund.  Mutual funds held by the Plan are open-end mutual funds that are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are deemed to be actively traded.
-          Common stock:  Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded.
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan.  Historically, the Company sponsored a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the “SERP”) for the benefit of certain senior management executives of the Company. The purpose of the SERP was to provide additional monthly pension benefits to ensure that each such senior management executive would receive lifetime monthly pension benefits equal to 3% of his or her final average compensation multiplied by his or her years of service (maximum of 20 years) to the Company or its subsidiaries, subject to a maximum of 60% of his or her final average compensation.  The amount of a participant's monthly SERP benefit is reduced by (i) the amount payable under the Company's qualified Pension Plan (described above), and (ii) 50% of the participant's primary social security benefit.  Final average compensation means the average of the 5 highest consecutive calendar years of earnings during the last 10 years of service prior to termination of employment.  The SERP is an unfunded plan.  Payments are made from the general assets of the Company.
Effective December 31, 2012, the Company froze the SERP to all participants.  Although no previously accrued benefits were lost, participants no longer accrue benefits for service subsequent to 2012. The freezing of the SERP resulted in an immediate $0.5 million reduction in its benefit obligation, which is referred to as a “curtailment gain” in the table below.  The curtailment gain reduced the liability of the plan and lowered the amount of accumulated other comprehensive loss, which resulted in an increase in shareholders' equity.
The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of the SERP's benefit obligation, as computed by the Company's independent actuarial consultants:
($ in thousands)		2014					2013					2012
Change in benefit obligation
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year		$	5,292					6,813					8,064
Service cost			272					304					303
Interest cost			212					203					280
Actuarial (gain) loss			(265	)				(1,856	)				(1,201	)
Benefits paid			(295	)				(172	)				(146	)
Curtailment gain			-					-					(487	)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year			5,216					5,292					6,813
Plan assets			-					-					-
Funded status at end of year		$	(5,216	)				(5,292	)				(6,813	)
The accumulated benefit obligation related to the SERP was $5,216,000, $5,292,000, and $6,813,000 at December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
The following table presents information regarding the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2014 and 2013 as it relates to the SERP, excluding the related deferred tax assets.
($ in thousands)		2014					2013
Other assets – prepaid pension asset (liability)		$	(6,816	)				(6,848	)
Other assets (liabilities)			1,600					1,556
		$	(5,216	)				(5,292	)
The following table presents information regarding the amounts recognized in AOCI at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
($ in thousands)		2014					2013
Net gain (loss)		$	1,600					1,556
Prior service cost			−					−
Amount recognized in AOCI before tax effect			1,600					1,556
Tax (expense) benefit			(624	)				(607	)
Net amount recognized as increase (decrease) to AOCI		$	976					949
The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) at December 31, 2014 and 2013, as it relates to the SERP:
($ in thousands)		2014					2013
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of fiscal year		$	949					(120	)
Net gain (loss) arising during period			265					1,856
Prior service cost			−					−
Amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss			(221	)				(101	)
Amortization of prior service cost and transition obligation			−					−
Tax expense related to changes during the year, net			(17	)				(686	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of fiscal year		$	976					949
The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of the prepaid pension cost related to the SERP:
($ in thousands)		2014					2013
Prepaid pension cost (liability) as of beginning of fiscal year		$	(6,848	)				(6,614	)
Net periodic pension cost for fiscal year			(263	)				(406	)
Benefits paid			295					172
Prepaid pension cost (liability) as of end of fiscal year		$	(6,816	)				(6,848	)
Net pension cost for the SERP included the following components for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012:
($ in thousands)		2014					2013					2012
Service cost – benefits earned during the period		$	272					304					303
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation			212					203					280
Net amortization and deferral			(221	)				(101	)				19
Net periodic pension cost		$	263					406					602
The following table is an estimate of the benefits that will be paid in accordance with the SERP during the indicated time periods:
		Estimated
($ in thousands)		benefit
		payments
Year ending December 31, 2015		$	241
Year ending December 31, 2016			301
Year ending December 31, 2017			314
Year ending December 31, 2018			389
Year ending December 31, 2019			385
Years ending December 31, 2020-2024			2,044
The following assumptions were used in determining the actuarial information for the Pension Plan and the SERP for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012:
		2014								2013							2012
		Pension								Pension Plan				SERP			Pension Plan			SERP
		Plan				SERP
Discount rate used to determine net periodic pension cost			4.78	%			4.78	%			3.97	%			3.97	%		4.39	%		4.39	%
Discount rate used to calculate end of year liability disclosures			3.82	%			3.82	%			4.78	%			4.78	%		3.97	%		3.97	%
Expected long-term rate of return on assets			7.75	%			n/a				7.75	%			n/a			7.75	%		n/a
Rate of compensation increase			n/a				n/a				n/a				n/a			3.5	%		3.5	%
The Company's discount rate policy is based on a calculation of the Company's expected pension payments, with those payments discounted using the Citigroup Pension Index yield curve.

Commitments_Contingencies_and_

Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations of Credit Risk	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations of Credit Risk [Abstract]
Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations of Credit Risk	Note 13.  Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations of Credit Risk
	See Note 11 with respect to future obligations under noncancelable operating leases.
	In the normal course of the Company's business, there are various outstanding commitments and contingent liabilities such as commitments to extend credit that are not reflected in the financial statements.  The following table presents the Company's outstanding loan commitments at December 31, 2014.
	($ in millions)
	Type of Commitment	Fixed Rate		Variable Rate		Total
	Outstanding closed-end loan commitments	$	56		129		185
	Unfunded commitments on revolving lines of credit, credit cards and home equity loans		65		191		256
	Total	$	121		320		441
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had $14.1 million and $14.5 million, respectively, in standby letters of credit outstanding.  The Company has no carrying amount for these standby letters of credit at either of those dates.  The nature of the standby letters of credit is a guarantee made on behalf of the Company's customers to suppliers of the customers to guarantee payments owed to the supplier by the customer.  The standby letters of credit are generally for terms for one year, at which time they may be renewed for another year if both parties agree.  The payment of the guarantees would generally be triggered by a continued nonpayment of an obligation owed by the customer to the supplier.  The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the Company could be required to make under the guarantees in the event of nonperformance by the parties to whom credit or financial guarantees have been extended is represented by the contractual amount of the standby letter of credit.  In the event that the Company is required to honor a standby letter of credit, a note, already executed with the customer, is triggered which provides repayment terms and any collateral.  Over the past two years, the Company has only had to honor a few standby letters of credit, which have been or are being repaid by the borrower without any loss to the Company.  Management expects any draws under existing commitments to be funded through normal operations.
	The Company is not involved in any legal proceedings which, in management's opinion, could have a material effect on the consolidated financial position of the Company. In November 2014, the Company received a Wells Notice from the SEC related to the Company's alleged failure to disclose certain related party transactions from 2009 - 2011. Since receipt of the Wells Notice letter, the Company has pursued negotiation discussions with the SEC staff in an attempt to resolve these matters. Based upon the discussion to date, management believes it is more likely than not that a settlement will be reached, involving a cease and desist order regarding these matters, but without any admissions by the Company, and a financial penalty in an amount that is not expected to have a material effect on the Company.
	The Bank grants primarily commercial and installment loans to customers throughout its market area, which consists of Anson, Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Buncombe, Cabarrus, Carteret, Chatham, Columbus, Dare, Davidson, Duplin, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Iredell, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Onslow, Pitt, Randolph, Richmond, Robeson, Rockingham, Rowan, Scotland, Stanly and Wake Counties in North Carolina, Chesterfield, Dillon, and Florence Counties in South Carolina, and Montgomery, Roanoke, Washington and Wythe Counties in Virginia.  The real estate loan portfolio can be affected by the condition of the local real estate market.  The commercial and installment loan portfolios can be affected by local economic conditions.
	The Company's loan portfolio is not concentrated in loans to any single borrower or to a relatively small number of borrowers.  Additionally, management is not aware of any concentrations of loans to classes of borrowers or industries that would be similarly affected by economic conditions.
	In addition to monitoring potential concentrations of loans to particular borrowers or groups of borrowers, industries and geographic regions, the Company monitors exposure to credit risk that could arise from potential concentrations of lending products and practices such as loans that subject borrowers to substantial payment increases (e.g. principal deferral periods, loans with initial interest-only periods, etc), and loans with high loan-to-value ratios.  Additionally, there are industry practices that could subject the Company to increased credit risk should economic conditions change over the course of a loan's life.  For example, the Company makes variable rate loans and fixed rate principal-amortizing loans with maturities prior to the loan being fully paid (i.e. balloon payment loans).  These loans are underwritten and monitored to manage the associated risks.  The Company has determined that there is no concentration of credit risk associated with its lending policies or practices.
	The Company's investment portfolio consists principally of obligations of government-sponsored enterprises, mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by government-sponsored enterprises, corporate bonds, FHLB stock and general obligation municipal securities.  The following are the fair values at December 31, 2014 of available for sale and held to maturity securities to any one issuer/guarantor that exceed $2.0 million, with such amounts representing the maximum amount of credit risk that the Company would incur if the issuer did not repay the obligation.
	($ in thousands)
	Issuer	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
	Freddie Mac – mortgage-backed securities	$	88,585		88,815
	Fannie Mae – mortgage-backed securities		63,032		63,013
	Small Business Administration		52,696		51,656
	Ginnie Mae - mortgage-backed securities		50,407		50,610
	Federal Farm Credit bonds		17,546		17,531
	Federal Home Loan Bank System - bonds		10,000		9,990
	Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta  - common stock		6,016		6,016
	Craven County, North Carolina municipal bond		3,598		3,849
	Spartanburg, South Carolina Sanitary Sewer District municipal bond		3,279		3,542
	South Carolina State municipal bond		2,152		2,361
	Virginia State Housing Authority municipal bond		2,098		2,277
	The Company places its deposits and correspondent accounts with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, the Federal Reserve Bank, BB&T, and Bank of America and sells its federal funds to Bank of America.  At December 31, 2014, the Company had deposits in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta totaling $3.3 million, deposits of $140.5 million in the Federal Reserve Bank, deposits of $33.4 million in Bank of America, and deposits of $2.5 million with BB&T.  None of the deposits held at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta or the Federal Reserve Bank are FDIC-insured, however the Federal Reserve Bank is a government entity and therefore risk of loss is minimal.  The deposits held at Bank of America and BB&T are FDIC-insured up to $250,000.  The Company also had $24.8 million in deposits with various holders through an internet-based CD marketplace. All of these deposits are 100% FDIC-insured.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Note 14.  Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Relevant accounting guidance 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 guidance describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
	Level 1:  Quoted prices (unadjusted) of identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
	Level 2:  Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
	Level 3:  Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
	The following table summarizes the Company's financial instruments that were measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2014.
	($ in thousands)
	Description of Financial Instruments		Fair Value at December 31, 2014				Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)				Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs
														(Level 3)
	Recurring
	Securities available for sale:
	Government-sponsored enterprise securities		$	27,521				—				27,521			—
	Mortgage-backed securities			129,510				—				129,510			—
	Corporate bonds			865				—				865			—
	Equity securities			6,138				—				6,138			—
	Total available for sale securities		$	164,034				—				164,034			—
	Nonrecurring
	Impaired loans – covered		$	5,220				—				—			5,220
	Impaired loans – non-covered			20,512				—				—			20,512
	Foreclosed real estate – covered			2,350				—				—			2,350
	Foreclosed real estate – non-covered			9,771				—				—			9,771
	The following table summarizes the Company's financial instruments that were measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2013.
	($ in thousands)
	Description of Financial Instruments		Fair Value at December 31, 2013				Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)				Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs
														(Level 3)
	Recurring
	Securities available for sale:
	Government-sponsored enterprise securities		$	18,245				—				18,245			—
	Mortgage-backed securities			147,187				—				147,187			—
	Corporate bonds			3,598				—				3,598			—
	Equity securities			4,011				—				4,011			—
	Total available for sale securities		$	173,041				—				173,041			—
	Nonrecurring
	Impaired loans – covered		$	15,284				—				—			15,284
	Impaired loans – non-covered			13,020				—				—			13,020
	Foreclosed real estate – covered			24,497				—				—			24,497
	Foreclosed real estate – non-covered			12,251				—				—			12,251
	The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value.
	Securities Available for Sale — When quoted market prices are available in an active market, the securities are classified as Level 1 in the valuation hierarchy.  If quoted market prices are not available, but fair values can be estimated by observing quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, the securities are classified as Level 2 on the valuation hierarchy.  Most of the fair values for the Company's Level 2 securities are determined by our third-party securities portfolio manager using matrix pricing.  Matrix pricing is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities' relationship to other benchmark quoted securities.  For the Company, Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, government-sponsored enterprise securities, and corporate bonds.  In cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.
	The Company reviews the pricing methodologies utilized by the portfolio manager to ensure the fair value determination is consistent with the applicable accounting guidance and that the investments are properly classified in the fair value hierarchy.  Further, the Company validates the fair values for a sample of securities in the portfolio by comparing the fair values provided by the portfolio manager to prices from other independent sources for the same or similar securities.  The Company analyzes unusual or significant variances and conducts additional research with the portfolio manager, if necessary, and takes appropriate action based on its findings.
	Impaired loans — Fair values for impaired loans in the above table are measured on a non-recurring basis and are based on the underlying collateral values securing the loans, adjusted for estimated selling costs, or the net present value of the cash flows expected to be received for such loans.  Collateral may be in the form of real estate or business assets including equipment, inventory and accounts receivable.  The vast majority of the collateral is real estate.  The value of real estate collateral is determined using an income or market valuation approach based on an appraisal conducted by an independent, licensed third party appraiser (Level 3).  The value of business equipment is based upon an outside appraisal if deemed significant, or the net book value on the applicable borrower's financial statements if not considered significant.  Likewise, values for inventory and accounts receivable collateral are based on borrower financial statement balances or aging reports on a discounted basis as appropriate (Level 3).  Any fair value adjustments are recorded in the period incurred as provision for loan losses on the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss).
	Foreclosed real estate – Foreclosed real estate, consisting of properties obtained through foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans, is reported at the lower of cost or fair value.  Fair value is measured on a non-recurring basis and is based upon independent market prices or current appraisals that are generally prepared using an income or market valuation approach and conducted by an independent, licensed third party appraiser, adjusted for estimated selling costs (Level 3).  At the time of foreclosure, any excess of the loan balance over the fair value of the real estate held as collateral is treated as a charge against the allowance for loan losses.  For any real estate valuations subsequent to foreclosure, any excess of the real estate recorded value over the fair value of the real estate is treated as a foreclosed real estate write-down on the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss).  In December 2012, the Company recorded a write-down of $10.6 million related to its non-covered foreclosed properties.  This write-down reduced the carrying value of these properties by approximately 29% beyond their standard carrying value as described above.  This write-down was recorded because of management's intent to dispose of these properties in an expedited manner and accept sales prices lower than prior practice.
	For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2014, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:
	($ in thousands)
	Description		Fair Value at December 31, 2014			Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs		General Range of Significant Unobservable Input Values
	Impaired loans – covered		$	5,220		Appraised value; PV of expected cash flows	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, ultimate collectability, and estimated costs to sell			0-10%
	Impaired loans – non-covered			20,512		Appraised value; PV of expected cash flows	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, ultimate collectability, and estimated costs to sell			0-10%
	Foreclosed real estate – covered			2,350		Appraised value; independent market prices	Discounts to reflect current market conditions and estimated costs to sell			0-10%
	Foreclosed real estate – non-covered			9,771		Appraised value; independent market prices	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, abbreviated holding period and estimated costs to sell			0-40%
	For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2013, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:
	($ in thousands)
	Description		Fair Value at December 31, 2013			Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs		General Range of Significant Unobservable Input Values
	Impaired loans – covered		$	15,284		Appraised value	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, ultimate collectability, and estimated costs to sell			0-10%
	Impaired loans – non-covered			13,020		Appraised value	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, ultimate collectability, and estimated costs to sell			0-37%
	Foreclosed real estate – covered			24,497		Appraised value	Discounts to reflect current market conditions and estimated costs to sell			0-10%
	Foreclosed real estate – non-covered			12,251		Appraised value	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, abbreviated holding period and estimated costs to sell			0-40%
	Transfers of assets or liabilities between levels within the fair value hierarchy are recognized when an event or change in circumstances occurs.  There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for assets or liabilities measured on a recurring basis during the years ended December 31, 2014 or 2013.
	For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the increase (decrease) in the fair value of securities available for sale was $1,329,000 and ($5,311,000), respectively, which is included in other comprehensive income (net of tax expense (benefit) of $518,000 and ($2,072,000), respectively).  Fair value measurement methods at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are consistent with those used in prior reporting periods.
	As discussed in Note 1(p), the Company is required to disclose estimated fair values for its financial instruments.
	Fair value estimates as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 and limitations thereon are set forth below for the Company's financial instruments.  See Note 1(p) for a discussion of fair value methods and assumptions, as well as fair value information for off-balance sheet financial instruments.
				31-Dec-14								31-Dec-13
		Level in Fair Value Hierarchy		Carrying Amount				Estimated Fair Value				Carrying Amount			Estimated Fair Value
	($ in thousands)
	Cash and due from banks, noninterest-bearing	Level 1		$	81,068				81,068				83,881			83,881
Due from banks, interest-bearing	Level 1			171,248				171,248				136,644			136,644
Federal funds sold	Level 1			768				768				2,749			2,749
Securities available for sale	Level 2			164,034				164,034				173,041			173,041
Securities held to maturity	Level 2			178,687				182,411				53,995			56,700
Presold mortgages in process of settlement	Level 1			6,019				6,019				5,422			5,422
Total loans, net of allowance	Level 3			2,355,548				2,328,244				2,414,689			2,352,834
Accrued interest receivable	Level 1			8,920				8,920				9,649			9,649
FDIC indemnification asset	Level 3			22,569				21,856				48,622			47,032
Bank-owned life insurance	Level 1			55,421				55,421				44,040			44,040
Deposits	Level 2			2,695,906				2,696,153				2,751,019			2,752,375
Borrowings	Level 2			116,394				105,407				46,394			34,795
Accrued interest payable	Level 2			686				686				879			879
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument.  These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company's entire holdings of a particular financial instrument.  Because no highly liquid market exists for a significant portion of the Company's financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors.  These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
Fair value estimates are based on existing on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.  Significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial assets or liabilities include net premises and equipment, intangible and other assets such as deferred income taxes, prepaid expense accounts, income taxes currently payable and other various accrued expenses.  In addition, the income tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of the estimates.

EquityBased_Compensation_Plans

Equity-Based Compensation Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Equity-Based Compensation Plans	Note 15.  Equity-Based Compensation Plans
	At December 31, 2014, the Company had the following equity-based compensation plans:  the First Bancorp 2014 Equity Plan, the First Bancorp 2007 Equity Plan, and the First Bancorp 2004 Stock Option Plan.  The Company's shareholders approved all equity-based compensation plans.  The First Bancorp 2014 Equity Plan became effective upon the approval of shareholders on May 8, 2014.  As of December 31, 2014, the First Bancorp 2014 Equity Plan was the only plan that had shares available for future grants.
	The First Bancorp 2014 Equity Plan is intended to serve as a means to attract, retain and motivate key employees and directors and to associate the interests of the plans' participants with those of the Company and its shareholders.  The First Bancorp 2014 Equity Plan allows for both grants of stock options and other types of equity-based compensation, including stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted performance stock, unrestricted stock, and performance units.
	Recent equity grants to employees have either had performance vesting conditions, service vesting conditions, or both.  Compensation expense for these grants is recorded over the various service periods based on the estimated number of equity grants that are probable to vest.  No compensation cost is recognized for grants that do not vest and any previously recognized compensation cost will be reversed.  As it relates to director equity grants, the Company grants common shares, valued at approximately $16,000 to each non-employee director (currently 10 in total) in June of each year.  Compensation expense associated with these director grants is recognized on the date of grant since there are no vesting conditions.
	Pursuant to an employment agreement, the Company granted the chief executive officer 75,000 non-qualified stock options and 40,000 shares of restricted stock during the third quarter of 2012.  The option award would have fully vested on December 31, 2014 if the Company achieved a certain earnings target for 2014.  The Company did not achieve the applicable target, and as such, the option award was forfeited as of December 31, 2014.  No compensation expense was recognized for the option award.  The restricted stock award will vest in full on December 31, 2015, if the Company achieves a certain earnings target in 2015, and will be forfeited if the applicable target is not achieved.  Compensation expense for the stock grant will be recorded over the period based on the estimated number of restricted stock that is probable to vest.  If the award does not vest, no compensation cost will be recognized and any previously recognized compensation cost will be reversed.  Based on current conditions, the Company has concluded that it is not probable that the restricted stock award will vest, and thus no compensation expense has been recorded.
	Based on the Company's performance in 2013, the Company granted long-term restricted shares of common stock to the chief executive officer on February 11, 2014 with a two-year minimum vesting period.  The total compensation expense associated with the grant was $278,200 and the grant will fully vest on January 1, 2016.  One third of this value was expensed during 2013.  The Company recorded $92,800 in compensation expense related to this grant during 2014, and expects to record $23,200 in compensation expense each quarter thereafter until the award vests.
	The Company granted long-term restricted shares of common stock to certain senior executives on February 23, 2012 with a two year minimum vesting period.  The total compensation expense associated with this grant was $58,900 and the grant fully vested on February 23, 2014.  The Company recorded $600, $20,900 and $37,400 in compensation expense related to this grant during 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The Company granted long-term restricted shares of common stock to certain senior executives on February 24, 2011 with a two year minimum vesting period.  The total compensation expense associated with this grant was $89,600 and the grant fully vested on February 24, 2013.  The Company recorded $6,500 and $41,400 in compensation expense during 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Under the terms of the predecessor plans and the First Bancorp 2014 Equity Plan, stock options can have a term of no longer than ten years, and all options granted thus far under these plans have had a term of ten years.  In a change in control (as defined in the plans), unless the awards remain outstanding or substitute equivalent awards are provided, the awards become immediately vested .
	At December 31, 2014, there were 179,102 stock options outstanding related to the three First Bancorp plans, with exercise prices ranging from $14.35 to $22.12.  At December 31, 2014, there were 989,935 shares remaining available for grant under the First Bancorp 2014 Equity Plan.
	The Company issues new shares of common stock when options are exercised.
	The Company measures the fair value of each option award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.  The Company determines the assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model as follows:  the risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant; the dividend yield is based on the Company's dividend yield at the time of the grant (subject to adjustment if the dividend yield on the grant date is not expected to approximate the dividend yield over the expected life of the option); the volatility factor is based on the historical volatility of the Company's stock (subject to adjustment if future volatility is reasonably expected to differ from the past); and the weighted-average expected life is based on the historical behavior of employees related to exercises, forfeitures and cancellations.
	The Company's equity grants for 2014 were the issuance of 1) 15,657 shares of long-term restricted stock to the chief executive officer on February 11, 2014, at a fair market value of $17.77 per share, which was the closing price of the Company's common stock on that date, and 2) 10,065 shares of common stock to non-employee directors on June 2, 2014 (915 shares per director), at a fair market value of $17.60 per share, which was the closing price of the Company's common stock on that date.
	The Company's equity grants for 2013 were the issuance of 13,164 shares of common stock to non-employee directors on June 3, 2013 (1,097 shares per director), at a fair market value of $14.68 per share, which was the closing price of the Company's common stock on that date.
	The Company's equity grants for 2012 were the issuance of 1) 9,559 shares of long-term restricted stock to certain senior executives on February 23, 2012, at a fair market value of $10.96 per share, which was the closing price of the Company's common stock on that date, 2) 25,452 shares of common stock to non-employee directors on June 1, 2012 (1,818 shares per director), at a fair market value of $8.86 per share, which was the closing price of the Company's common stock on that date, 3) 40,000 shares of restricted stock to the chief executive officer on August 28, 2012, at a fair market value of $9.76 per share, which was the closing price of the Company's common stock on that date, and 4) 75,000 stock options to the chief executive officer on August 28, 2012, at a fair value of $3.65 per share on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
		2012
	Expected dividend yield		3.28	%
	Risk-free interest rate		1.64	%
	Expected life		10 years
	Expected volatility		41.82	%
	The Company recorded total stock-based compensation expense of $270,000, $222,000 and $311,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.  Of the $270,000 in expense that was recorded in 2014, approximately $177,000 related to the June 2, 2014 director grants, which is classified as “other operating expenses” in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss).  The remaining $93,000 in expense relates the employee grants discussed above and is recorded as “salaries expense.”  Stock based compensation is reflected as an adjustment to cash flows from operating activities on the Company's Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.  The Company recognized $105,000, $87,000, and $121,000 of income tax benefits related to stock based compensation expense in the income statement for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
	As noted above, certain of the Company's stock option grants contain terms that provide for a graded vesting schedule whereby portions of the award vest in increments over the requisite service period.  The Company has elected to recognize compensation expense for awards with graded vesting schedules on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award.  Compensation expense is based on the estimated number of stock options and awards that will ultimately vest.  Over the past five years, there have only been minimal amounts of forfeitures, and therefore the Company assumes that all awards granted without performance conditions will become vested.
	The following table presents information regarding the activity since January 1, 2012 related to all of the Company's stock options outstanding:
		Options Outstanding
						Weighted-			Weighted-		Aggregate
		Number of				Average			Average		Intrinsic
		Shares				Exercise			Contractual		Value
						Price			Term (years)
	Balance at January 1, 2012		466,139			$	18.83
	Granted		75,000				9.76
	Exercised		−				−
	Forfeited		−				−
	Expired		(53,609	)			16.97
	Balance at December 31, 2012		487,530			$	17.64
	Granted		−				−
	Exercised		−				−
	Forfeited		−				−
	Expired		(94,872	)			17.36
	Balance at December 31, 2013		392,658			$	17.71
	Granted		−				−
	Exercised		(4,500	)			15.58				$	6,525
	Forfeited		(75,000	)			9.76
	Expired		(134,056	)			21.1
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		179,102			$	18.55			2.14	$	239,611
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014		179,102			$	18.55			2.14	$	239,611
	In 2014, the Company received $70,000 as a result of stock option exercises.  No stock options were exercised in 2013 or 2012.  The Company recorded no tax benefits from the exercise of nonqualified stock options during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012.
	The following table summarizes information about the stock options outstanding at December 31, 2014:
		Options Outstanding							Options Exercisable
					Weighted-		Weighted-		Number		Weighted-
		Number					Average
	Range of	Outstanding			Average		Exercise		Exercisable		Average
	Exercise Prices	at 12/31/14					Price
					Remaining				at 12/31/14		Exercise
					Contractual Life						Price
	$13.27 to $15.48		22,500		4		$	14.35		22,500	$	14.35
	$15.48 to $17.70		72,602		2.4			16.62		72,602		16.62
	$17.70 to $19.91		20,250		2.2			19.61		20,250		19.61
	$19.91 to $22.12		63,750		1.1			21.89		63,750		21.89
			179,102		2.1		$	18.55		179,102	$	18.55
	The following table presents information regarding the activity during 2012, 2013, and 2014 related to the Company's outstanding restricted stock:
		Long-Term Restricted Stock
				Weighted-
	Number of			Average
	Units			Grant-Date
			Fair Value
Nonvested at January 1, 2012		7,259			$	14.54
Granted during the period		49,559				9.99
Vested during the period		-				-
Forfeited or expired during the period		(2,474	)			12.55
Nonvested at December 31, 2012		54,344			$	10.48
Granted during the period		-				-
Vested during the period		(6,163	)			14.54
Forfeited or expired during the period		(2,807	)			10.96
Nonvested at December 31, 2013		45,374			$	9.9
Granted during the period		15,657				17.77
Vested during the period		(15,812	)			15.46
Forfeited or expired during the period		-				-
Nonvested at December 31, 2014		45,219			$	10.68

Regulatory_Restrictions

Regulatory Restrictions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Regulatory Restrictions [Abstract]
Regulatory Restrictions	Note 16.  Regulatory Restrictions
	The Company is regulated by the Federal Reserve Board and is subject to securities registration and public reporting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The Bank is regulated by the FDIC and the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks.
	The primary source of funds for the payment of dividends by the Company is dividends received from its subsidiary, the Bank.  The Bank, as a North Carolina banking corporation, may pay dividends only out of undivided profits as determined pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 53-87.  As of December 31, 2014, the Bank had undivided profits of approximately $196,633,000 which were available for the payment of dividends (subject to remaining in compliance with regulatory capital requirements).  As of December 31, 2014, approximately $234,401,000 of the Company's investment in the Bank is restricted as to transfer to the Company without obtaining prior regulatory approval.
	The average reserve balance maintained by the Bank under the requirements of the Federal Reserve Board was approximately $472,000 for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	The Company and the Bank must comply with regulatory capital requirements established by the Federal Reserve Board and FDIC.  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 Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company's assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices.  The Company's and Bank's capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.  These capital standards require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum ratios of “Tier 1” capital to total risk-weighted assets (“Tier I Capital Ratio”) and total capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.00% and 8.00% (“Total Capital Ratio”), respectively.  Tier 1 capital is comprised of total shareholders' equity, excluding unrealized gains or losses from the securities available for sale, less intangible assets, and total capital is comprised of Tier 1 capital plus certain adjustments, the largest of which for the Company and the Bank is the allowance for loan losses.  Risk-weighted assets refer to the on- and off-balance sheet exposures of the Company and the Bank, adjusted for their related risk levels using formulas set forth in Federal Reserve Board and FDIC regulations.
	In addition to the risk-based capital requirements described above, the Company and the Bank are subject to a leverage capital requirement, which calls for a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital (as defined above) to quarterly average total assets (“Leverage Ratio”) of 3.00% to 5.00%, depending upon the institution's composite ratings as determined by its regulators.  The Federal Reserve Board has not advised the Company of any requirement specifically applicable to it.
	In addition to the minimum capital requirements described above, the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action also contains specific capital guidelines applicable to banks for classification as “well capitalized,” which are presented with the minimum ratios, the Company's ratios and the Bank's ratios as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 in the following table.  Based on the most recent notification from its regulators, the Bank is well capitalized under the framework.  There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Company's classification.
	Also see Note 19 for discussion of preferred stock transactions that have affected the Company's capital ratios.
												To Be Well Capitalized
							For Capital					Under Prompt Corrective
		Actual					Adequacy Purposes					Action Provisions
	($ in thousands)	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
							(must equal or exceed)					(must equal or exceed)
	As of December 31, 2014
	Total Capital Ratio
	Company	$	393,480		17.6	%	$	178,811		8	%	$	N/A		N/A
	Bank		391,216		17.52	%		178,679		8	%		223,348		10	%
	Tier I Capital Ratio
	Company		365,384		16.35	%		89,406		4	%		N/A		N/A
	Bank		363,141		16.26	%		89,339		4	%		134,009		6	%
	Leverage Ratio
	Company		365,384		11.61	%		125,856		4	%		N/A		N/A
	Bank		363,141		11.55	%		125,784		4	%		157,229		5	%
	As of December 31, 2013
	Total Capital Ratio
	Company	$	374,480		16.79	%	$	178,270		8	%	$	N/A		N/A
	Bank		371,765		16.69	%		178,128		8	%		222,661		10	%
	Tier I Capital Ratio
	Company		346,353		15.53	%		89,135		4	%		N/A		N/A
	Bank		343,659		15.42	%		89,064		4	%		133,596		6	%
	Leverage Ratio
	Company		346,353		11.18	%		123,959		4	%		N/A		N/A
	Bank		343,659		11.1	%		123,878		4	%		154,847		5	%

Supplementary_Income_Statement

Supplementary Income Statement Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Supplementary Income Statement Information [Abstract]
Supplementary Income Statement Information	Note 17.  Supplementary Income Statement Information
	Components of other noninterest income/expense exceeding 1% of total income for any of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 are as follows:
	($ in thousands)	2014			2013		2012
	Other service charges, commissions, and fees – debit card interchange income	$	6,137			5,637		5,262
	Other service charges, commissions, and fees – other interchange income		1,786			1,402		1,213
	Other operating expenses – interchange expense		1,728			2,508		2,416
	Other operating expenses – stationery and supplies		1,710			2,078		2,240
	Other operating expenses – telephone and data line expense		1,990			1,489		1,683
	Other operating expenses – FDIC insurance expense		3,988			2,618		2,678
	Other operating expenses – data processing expense		1,654			-		-
	Other operating expenses – dues and subscriptions		1,716			1,580		1,028
	Other operating expenses – repossession and collection – non-covered		2,092			2,216		3,107
	Other operating expenses – repossession and collection – covered, net of FDIC reimbursements		(1,045	)		726		1,642
	Other operating expenses – outside consultants		1,663			2,460		1,916
	Other operating expenses – legal and audit		1,955			1,204		1,722
	Other operating expenses – severance pay		512			1,895		500

Condensed_Parent_Company_Infor

Condensed Parent Company Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Parent Company Information [Abstract]
Condensed Parent Company Information	Note 18.  Condensed Parent Company Information
	Condensed financial data for First Bancorp (parent company only) follows:
	CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS	As of December 31,
	($ in thousands)	2014			2013
	Assets
	Cash on deposit with bank subsidiary	$	4,272			4,208
	Investment in wholly-owned subsidiaries, at equity		430,436			414,212
	Premises and Equipment		7			7
	Other assets		1,641			1,659
	Total assets	$	436,356			420,086
	Liabilities and shareholders' equity
	Trust preferred securities	$	46,394			46,394
	Other liabilities		2,263			1,770
	Total liabilities		48,657			48,164
	Shareholders' equity		387,699			371,922
	Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	436,356			420,086
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME	Year Ended December 31,
	($ in thousands)	2014				2013			2012
	Dividends from wholly-owned subsidiaries	$	9,000				10,500			10,000
	Earnings (losses) of wholly-owned subsidiaries, net of dividends		18,343				12,102			(31,493	)
	Interest expense		(1,007	)			(1,025	)		(1,111	)
	All other income and expenses, net		(1,340	)			(878	)		(802	)
	Net income (loss)		24,996				20,699			(23,406	)
	Preferred stock dividends		(868	)			(895	)		(2,809	)
	Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	24,128				19,804			(26,215	)
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS	Year Ended December 31,
	($ in thousands)	2014				2013			2012
	Operating Activities:
	Net income (loss)	$	24,996				20,699			(23,406	)
	Equity in undistributed (earnings) losses of subsidiaries		(18,343	)			(12,102	)		21,493
	Dividend from subsidiaries in excess of earnings		─				─			10,000
	Decrease in other assets		23				─			26
	Increase (decrease) in other liabilities		489				(217	)		199
	Total – operating activities		7,165				8,380			8,312
	Investing Activities:
	Downstream cash investment in subsidiary		─				─			(33,850	)
	Total – investing activities		─				─			(33,850	)
	Financing Activities:
	Payment of preferred and common cash dividends		(7,171	)			(7,507	)		(8,463	)
	Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock		─				─			7,287
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock		70				─			26,727
	Repurchases of common stock		─				─			(2	)
	Total - financing activities		(7,101	)			(7,507	)		25,549
	Net increase in cash		64				873			11
	Cash, beginning of year		4,208				3,335			3,324
	Cash, end of year	$	4,272				4,208			3,335

Shareholders_Equity_Transactio

Shareholders' Equity Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Shareholders Equity Transactions [Abstract]
Shareholders Equity Transactions	Note 19.  Shareholders' Equity Transactions
	Small Business Lending Fund
	On September 1, 2011, the Company completed the sale of $63.5 million of Series B Preferred Stock to the Secretary of the Treasury under the Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF).  The fund was established under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 that was created to encourage lending to small businesses by providing capital to qualified community banks with assets less than $10 billion.
	Under the terms of the stock purchase agreement, the Treasury received 63,500 shares of non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock with a liquidation value of $1,000 per share, in exchange for $63.5 million.
	The Series B Preferred Stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital.  The dividend rate, as a percentage of the liquidation amount, fluctuated on a quarterly basis during the first 10 quarters during which the Series B Preferred Stock was outstanding, based upon changes in the level of “Qualified Small Business Lending” or “QSBL”.  For the first nine quarters after issuance, the dividend rate could range from one percent (1%) to five percent (5%) per annum based upon the increase in QSBL as compared to the baseline.  For the tenth calendar quarter through four and one half years after issuance (the “temporary fixed rate period”), the dividend rate will be fixed at between one percent (1%) and seven percent (7%) based upon the level of QSBL compared to the baseline. After four and one half years from the issuance, the dividend rate will increase to nine percent (9%).  For quarters subsequent to the issuance in 2011, the Company was able to continually increase its level of small business lending and as a result, the dividend rate has steadily decreased from 5.0% in 2011 to 1.0% in early 2013.  The Company is now in the “temporary fixed rate period,” in which the dividend rate is fixed for the Company at 1.0%.  Unless redeemed, this rate will increase to 9.0% after four and one half years from the stock issuance, which is March 2016 for the Company.  Subject to regulatory approval, the Company is generally permitted to redeem the Series B Preferred Shares at par plus unpaid dividends
	For the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company accrued approximately $635,000, $662,000 and $2,751,000, respectively, in preferred dividend payments for the Series B Preferred Stock.  This amount is deducted from net income in computing “Net income available to common shareholders.”
	Stock Issuance
	On December 21, 2012, the Company issued 2,656,294 shares of its common stock and 728,706 shares of the Company's Series C Preferred Stock to certain accredited investors, each at the price of $10.00 per share, pursuant to a private placement transaction.  Net proceeds from this sale of common and preferred stock were $33.8 million and were used to strengthen and remove risk from the Company's balance sheet in anticipation of a planned disposition of certain classified loans and write-down of foreclosed real estate.
	The Series C Preferred Stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital and is Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, with dividend rights equal to the Company's Common Stock.  Each share of Series C Preferred Stock will automatically convert into one share of Common Stock on the date the holder of Series C Preferred Stock transfers any shares of Series C Preferred Stock to a non-affiliate of the holder in certain permissible transfers.  The Series C Preferred Stock is non-voting, except in limited circumstances.
	The Series C Preferred Stock pays a dividend per share equal to that of the Company's common stock.  During 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company accrued approximately $233,000, $233,000 and $58,000, respectively, in preferred dividend payments for the Series C Preferred Stock.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

(a) Basis of Presentation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First Bancorp (the Company) and its wholly owned subsidiary - First Bank (the Bank).  The Bank has two wholly owned subsidiaries that are fully consolidated - First Bank Insurance Services, Inc. (First Bank Insurance) and First Troy SPE, LLC.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.  Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date of filing this Form 10-K.

The Company is a bank holding company.  The principal activity of the Company is the ownership and operation of the Bank, a state chartered bank with its main office in Southern Pines, North Carolina.  The Company is also the parent company for a series of statutory trusts that were formed at various times since 2002 for the purpose of issuing trust preferred debt securities.  The trusts are not consolidated for financial reporting purposes; however, notes issued by the Company to the trusts in return for the proceeds from the issuance of the trust preferred securities are included in the consolidated financial statements and have terms that are substantially the same as the corresponding trust preferred securities.  The trust preferred securities qualify as capital for regulatory capital adequacy requirements.  First Bank Insurance is an agent for property and casualty insurance policies.  First Troy SPE, LLC was formed in order to hold and dispose of certain real estate foreclosed upon by the Bank.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  The most significant estimates made by the Company in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements are the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of other real estate, the accounting and impairment testing related to intangible assets, and the fair value and discount accretion of loans acquired in FDIC-assisted transactions.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

(b) Cash and Cash Equivalents - The Company considers all highly liquid assets such as cash on hand, noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing amounts due from banks and federal funds sold to be “cash equivalents.”

Securities

(c) Securities - Debt securities that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held to maturity” and carried at amortized cost.  Securities not classified as held to maturity are classified as “available for sale” and carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses being reported as other comprehensive income or loss and reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity.

A decline in the market value of any available for sale or held to maturity security below cost that is deemed to be other than temporary results in a reduction in carrying amount to fair value.  The impairment is charged to earnings and a new cost basis for the security is established.  Any equity security that is in an unrealized loss position for twelve consecutive months is presumed to be other than temporarily impaired and an impairment charge is recorded unless the amount of the charge is insignificant.

Gains and losses on sales of securities are recognized at the time of sale based upon the specific identification method.  Premiums and discounts are amortized into income on a level yield basis, with premiums being amortized to the earliest call date and discounts being accreted to the stated maturity date.

Premises and Equipment

(d) Premises and Equipment - Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation, computed by the straight-line method, is charged to operations over the estimated useful lives of the properties, which range from 2 to 40 years or, in the case of leasehold improvements, over the term of the lease, if shorter.  Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations in the year incurred.  Gains and losses on dispositions are included in current operations.

Loans

(e) Loans – Loans are stated at the principal amount outstanding less any partial charge-offs plus deferred origination costs, net of nonrefundable loan fees.  Interest on loans is accrued on the unpaid principal balance outstanding.  Net deferred loan origination costs/fees are capitalized and recognized as a yield adjustment over the life of the related loan.

The Company does not hold any interest-only strips, loans, other receivables, or retained interests in securitizations that can be contractually prepaid or otherwise settled in a way that it would not recover substantially all of its recorded investment.

Purchased loans acquired in a business combination, which include loans that were purchased in the 2009 Cooperative Bank acquisition and the 2011 Bank of Asheville acquisition, are recorded at estimated fair value on their purchase date.  The purchaser cannot carry over any related allowance for loan losses.

The Company follows specific accounting guidance related to purchased impaired loans when purchased loans have evidence of credit deterioration since origination and it is probable at the date of acquisition that the Company will not collect all contractually required principal and interest payments.  Evidence of credit quality deterioration as of the purchase date may include statistics such as past due and nonaccrual status.  The accounting guidance permits the use of the cost recovery method of income recognition for those purchased impaired loans for which the timing and amount of cash flows expected to be collected cannot be reasonably estimated.  Under the cost recovery method of income recognition, all cash receipts are initially applied to principal, with interest income being recorded only after the carrying value of the loan has been reduced to zero.  Substantially all of the Company's purchased impaired loans to date have had uncertain cash flows and thus are accounted for under the cost recovery method of income recognition.

For nonimpaired purchased loans, the Company accretes any fair value discount over the life of the loan in a manner consistent with the guidance for accounting for loan origination fees and costs.

A loan is placed on nonaccrual status when, in management's judgment, the collection of interest appears doubtful.  The accrual of interest is discontinued on all loans that become 90 days or more past due with respect to principal or interest.  The past due status of loans is based on the contractual payment terms.  While a loan is on nonaccrual status, the Company's policy is that all cash receipts are applied to principal.  Once the recorded principal balance has been reduced to zero, future cash receipts are applied to recoveries of any amounts previously charged off.  Further cash receipts are recorded as interest income to the extent that any interest has been foregone.  Loans are removed from nonaccrual status when they become current as to both principal and interest, when concern no longer exists as to the collectability of principal or interest, and when the loan has provided generally six months of satisfactory payment performance.  In some cases, where borrowers are experiencing financial difficulties, loans may be restructured to provide terms significantly different from the originally contracted terms.  The nonaccrual policy discussed above applies to all loan classifications.

A loan is considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. A loan is specifically evaluated for an appropriate valuation allowance if the loan balance is above a prescribed evaluation threshold (which varies based on credit quality, accruing status, troubled debt restructured status, and type of collateral) and the loan is determined to be impaired. Impaired loans are measured using either 1) an estimate of the cash flows that the Company expects to receive from the borrower discounted at the loan's effective rate, or 2) in the case of a collateral-dependent loan, the fair value of the collateral.  Unless restructured, while a loan is considered to be impaired, the Company's policy is that interest accrual is discontinued and all cash receipts are applied to principal.  Once the recorded principal balance has been reduced to zero, future cash receipts are applied to recoveries of any amounts previously charged off.  Further cash receipts are recorded as interest income to the extent that any interest has been foregone.  Impaired loans that are restructured are returned to accruing status in accordance with the restructured terms if the Company believes that the borrower will be able to meet the obligations of the restructured loan terms, and the loan has provided generally six months of satisfactory payment performance. The impairment policy discussed above applies to all loan classifications.

Presold Mortgages in Process of Settlement and Loans Held for Sale

(f) Presold Mortgages in Process of Settlement and Loans Held for Sale - As a part of normal business operations, the Company originates residential mortgage loans that have been pre-approved by secondary investors to be sold on a best efforts basis.  The terms of the loans are set by the secondary investors, and the purchase price that the investor will pay for the loan is agreed to prior to the funding of the loan by the Company.  Generally within three weeks after funding, the loans are transferred to the investor in accordance with the agreed-upon terms.  The Company records gains from the sale of these loans on the settlement date of the sale equal to the difference between the proceeds received and the carrying amount of the loan.  The gain generally represents the portion of the proceeds attributed to service release premiums received from the investors and the realization of origination fees received from borrowers that were deferred as part of the carrying amount of the loan.  Between the initial funding of the loans by the Company and the subsequent reimbursement by the investors, the Company carries the loans on its balance sheet at the lower of cost or market.

Periodically, the Company originates commercial loans and decides to sell them in the secondary market.  The Company carries these loans at the lower of cost or fair value at each reporting date.  There were no such loans held for sale as of December 31, 2014 or 2013.

As of December 31, 2012, the Company held $30.4 million in loans classified as held for sale because the Company had solicited and received bids to sell approximately $68 million of loans to an unaffiliated third-party investor, and it was the Company's intent to accept one of the offers received.  As of December 31, 2012, these loans were reclassified out of the loans held for investment category and segregated on the balance sheet as held for sale.  These loans are carried at their liquidation value based on the bid received that the Company accepted, with the remaining difference of approximately $37.6 million being charged-off through the allowance for loan losses.  The completion of the loan sale occurred in January 2013 with the proceeds received being substantially the same as the amount held for sale at December 31, 2012.

Allowance for Loan Losses

(g) Allowance for Loan Losses - The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense.  Loans are charged-off against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectability of the principal is unlikely.  The provision for loan losses charged to operations is an amount sufficient to bring the allowance for loan losses to an estimated balance considered adequate to absorb losses inherent in the portfolio.  Management's determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on several factors, including:

1. Risk grades assigned to the loans in the portfolio,

2. Specific reserves for individually evaluated impaired loans,

3. Current economic conditions, including the local, state, and national economic outlook; interest rate risk; trends in loan volume, mix and size of loans; levels and trends of delinquencies,

4. Historical loan loss experience, and

5. An assessment of the risk characteristics of the Company's loan portfolio, including industry concentrations, payment structures, and credit administration practices.

While management uses the best information available to make evaluations, future adjustments may be necessary if economic and other conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used.

For loans covered under loss share agreements, subsequent decreases to the expected cash flows will generally result in additional provisions for loan losses.  Subsequent increases in expected cash flows will result in a reversal of the allowance for loan losses to the extent of prior allowance recognition.

In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Bank's allowance for loan losses.  Such agencies may require the Bank to recognize additions to the allowance based on the examiners' judgment about information available to them at the time of their examinations.

Foreclosed Real Estate

(h) Foreclosed Real Estate - Foreclosed real estate consists primarily of real estate acquired by the Company through legal foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure.  The property is initially carried at the lower of cost (generally the loan balance plus additional costs incurred for improvements to the property) or the estimated fair value of the property less estimated selling costs (also see Note 14).  If there are subsequent declines in fair value, which is reviewed routinely by management, the property is written down to its fair value through a charge to expense.  Capital expenditures made to improve the property are capitalized.  Costs of holding real estate, such as property taxes, insurance and maintenance, less related revenues during the holding period, are recorded as expense.

FDIC Indemnification Asset

(i) FDIC Indemnification Asset – The FDIC indemnification asset relates to loss share agreements with the FDIC, whereby the FDIC has agreed to reimburse to the Company a percentage of the losses related to loans and other real estate that the Company assumed in the acquisition of two failed banks.  This indemnification asset is measured separately from the loan portfolio and foreclosed real estate because it is not contractually embedded in the loans and is not transferable with the loans should the Company choose to dispose of them.  The carrying value of this receivable at each period end is the sum of:  1) actual claims that have been submitted to the FDIC for reimbursement that have not yet been received and 2) the Company's estimated amount of loan and foreclosed real estate losses covered by the agreements multiplied by the FDIC reimbursement percentage.  At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the amount of loss claims that had been incurred but not yet reimbursed by the FDIC was $6.9 million and $12.6 million, respectively.

Income Taxes

(j) Income Taxes - Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method.  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 and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.  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 income in the period that includes the enactment date.  Deferred tax assets are reduced, if necessary, by the amount of such benefits that are not expected to be realized based upon available evidence.  The Company's investment tax credits, which are low income housing tax credits and state historic tax credits, are recorded in the period that they are reflected in the Company's tax returns.

Intangible Assets

(k) Intangible Assets - Business combinations are accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.  Identifiable intangible assets are recognized separately and are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which for the Company has generally been seven to ten years and at an accelerated rate.  Goodwill is recognized in business combinations to the extent that the price paid exceeds the fair value of the net assets acquired, including any identifiable intangible assets.  Goodwill is not amortized, but as discussed in Note 1(q), is subject to fair value impairment tests on at least an annual basis.

Bank-owned life insurance

(l) Bank-owned life insurance – The Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain current and past key employees and directors where the insurance policy benefits and ownership are retained by the employer.  These policies are recorded at their cash surrender value.  Income from these policies and changes in the net cash surrender value are recorded within noninterest income as “Bank-owned life insurance income.”

Other Investments

(m) Other Investments – The Company accounts for investments in limited partnerships, limited liability companies (“LLCs”), and other privately held companies using either the cost or the equity method of accounting.  The accounting treatment depends upon the Company's percentage ownership and degree of management influence.

Under the cost method of accounting, the Company records an investment in stock at cost and generally recognizes cash dividends received as income.  If cash dividends received exceed the Company's relative ownership of the investee's earnings since the investment date, these payments are considered a return of investment and reduce the cost of the investment.

Under the equity method of accounting, the Company records its initial investment at cost.  Subsequently, the carrying amount of the investment is increased or decreased to reflect the Company's share of income or loss of the investee.  The Company's recognition of earnings or losses from an equity method investment is based on the Company's ownership percentage in the investee and the investee's earnings on a quarterly basis.  The investees generally provide their financial information during the quarter following the end of a given period.  The Company's policy is to record its share of earnings or losses on equity method investments in the quarter the financial information is received.

All of the Company's investments in limited partnerships, LLCs, and other companies are privately held, and their market values are not readily available.  The Company's management evaluates its investments in investees for impairment based on the investee's ability to generate cash through its operations or obtain alternative financing, and other subjective factors.  There are inherent risks associated with the Company's investments in such companies, which may result in income statement volatility in future periods.

At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company's investments in limited partnerships, LLCs and other privately held companies totaled $2.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively, and were included in other assets.

Stock Option Plan

(n) Stock Option Plan - At December 31, 2014, the Company had three equity-based employee compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 15.  The Company accounts for these plans under the recognition and measurement principles of relevant accounting guidance.

Per Share Amounts

(o) Per Share Amounts - Basic Earnings Per Common Share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted Earnings Per Common Share is computed by assuming the issuance of common shares for all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the reporting period.  Currently, the Company's potentially dilutive common stock issuances relate to stock option grants under the Company's equity-based plans and the Company's Series C Preferred stock, which is convertible into common stock on a one-for-one ratio.

In computing Diluted Earnings Per Common Share, adjustments are made to the computation of Basic Earnings Per Common shares, as follows.  As it relates to stock options, it is assumed that all dilutive stock options are exercised during the reporting period at their respective exercise prices, with the proceeds from the exercises used by the Company to buy back stock in the open market at the average market price in effect during the reporting period.  The difference between the number of shares assumed to be exercised and the number of shares bought back is included in the calculation of dilutive securities.  As it relates to the Series C Preferred Stock, it is assumed that the preferred stock was converted to common stock during the reporting period.  Dividends on the preferred stock are added back to net income and the shares assumed to be converted are included in the number of shares outstanding.

If any of the potentially dilutive common stock issuances have an anti-dilutive effect, which is the case when a net loss is reported, the potentially dilutive common stock issuance is disregarded.

The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in computing Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:

For the Years Ended December 31,

2014

2013

2012

($ in thousands, except per share amounts)

Income

Shares

Per

Income

Shares

Per

Income

Shares

Per

(Numer-

(Denom-

Share

(Numer-

(Denom-

Amount

Share

(Numer-

(Denom-

Share

ator)

inator)

ator)

inator)

Amount

ator)

inator)

Amount

Basic EPS

Net income (loss) available to common shareholders

$

24,128

19,699,801

$

1.22

$

19,804

19,675,597

$

1.01

$

(26,215

)

17,049,513

$

(1.54

)

Effect of dilutive   securities

233

734,206

233

728,706

-

−

Diluted EPS per common share

$

24,361

20,434,007

$

1.19

$

20,037

20,404,303

$

0.98

$

(26,215

)

17,049,513

$

(1.54

)

For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were 93,000 options and 388,813 options, respectively, that were anti-dilutive because the exercise price exceeded the average market price for the year, and thus are not included in the calculation to determine the effect of dilutive securities.  Also, for both years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company excluded 75,000 options that had an exercise price below the average market price for the year, but had performance vesting requirements that the Company has concluded are not probable to vest.  For the year ended December 31, 2012, all potentially dilutive common stock issuances were disregarded for the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per common share because the Company recorded a net loss and their impact would have been anti-dilutive.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

(p) Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Relevant accounting guidance requires that the Company disclose estimated fair values for its financial instruments.  Fair value methods and assumptions are set forth below for the Company's financial instruments.

Cash and Amounts Due from Banks, Federal Funds Sold, Presold Mortgages in Process of Settlement, Accrued Interest Receivable, and Accrued Interest Payable - The carrying amounts approximate their fair value because of the short maturity of these financial instruments.

Available for Sale and Held to Maturity Securities - Fair values are provided by a third-party and are based on quoted market prices, where available.  If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments or matrix pricing.

Loans - For nonimpaired loans, fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics.  Loans are segregated by type such as commercial, financial and agricultural, real estate construction, real estate mortgages and installment loans to individuals.  Each loan category is further segmented into fixed and variable interest rate terms.  The fair value for each category is determined by discounting scheduled future cash flows using current interest rates offered on loans with similar risk characteristics.  Fair values for impaired loans are primarily based on estimated proceeds expected upon liquidation of the collateral or the present value of expected cash flows.

FDIC Indemnification Asset – Fair value is equal to the FDIC reimbursement rate of the expected losses to be incurred and reimbursed by the FDIC and then discounted over the estimated period of receipt.

Bank-Owned Life Insurance - The carrying value of life insurance approximates fair value because this investment is carried at cash surrender value, as determined by the issuer.

Deposits - The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as noninterest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, interest-bearing checking accounts, and money market accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand as of the valuation date.  The fair value of certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows.  The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered in the marketplace for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Borrowings - The fair value of borrowings is based on the discounted value of the contractual cash flows.  The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered by the Company's lenders for debt of similar maturities.

Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby Letters of Credit - At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company's off-balance sheet financial instruments had no carrying value.  The large majority of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are at variable rates and/or have relatively short terms to maturity.  Therefore, the fair value for these financial instruments is considered to be immaterial.

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument.  These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company's entire holdings of a particular financial instrument.  Because no highly liquid market exists for a significant portion of the Company's financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors.  These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

Fair value estimates are based on existing on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.  Significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial assets or liabilities include net premises and equipment, intangible assets and other assets such as foreclosed properties, deferred income taxes, prepaid expense accounts, income taxes currently payable and other various accrued expenses.  In addition, the income tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of the estimates.

Impairment

(q) Impairment - Goodwill is evaluated for impairment on at least an annual basis by comparing the fair value of the reporting units to their related carrying value.  If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the Company determines whether the implied fair value of the goodwill, using various valuation techniques, exceeds the carrying value of the goodwill.  If the carrying value of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, an impairment loss is recorded in an amount equal to that excess.

The Company reviews all other long-lived assets, including identifiable intangible assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.  The Company's policy is that an impairment loss is recognized if the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset.  Any long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell.

To date, the Company has not recorded any impairment write-downs of its long-lived assets or goodwill.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(r) Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity during a period for non-owner transactions and is divided into net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss).  Other comprehensive income (loss) includes revenues, expenses, gains, and losses that are excluded from earnings under current accounting standards.  The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the Company are as follows:

($ in thousands)

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2014

2013

2012

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale

$

-691

-2,021

3,290

Deferred tax asset (liability)

270

789

-1,283

Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale

-421

-1,232

2,007

Additional pension asset (liability)

-257

5,135

-3,579

Deferred tax asset (liability)

100

-2,003

1,396

Net additional pension asset (liability)

-157

3,132

-2,183

Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

$

-578

1,900

-176

The following table discloses the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2014 (all amounts are net of tax).

($ in thousands)

Unrealized Gain

Additional

Total

(Loss) on

Pension Asset

Securities

(Liability)

Available for Sale

Beginning balance at January 1, 2014

$

-1,232

3,132

1,900

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

1,290

-3,154

-1,864

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

-479

-135

-614

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)

811

-3,289

-2,478

Ending balance at December 31, 2014

$

-421

-157

-578

The following table discloses the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2013 (all amounts are net of tax).

($ in thousands)

Unrealized Gain

Additional

Total

(Loss) on

Pension Asset

Securities

(Liability)

Available for Sale

Beginning balance at January 1, 2013

$

2,007

-2,183

-176

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

-2,914

5,346

2,432

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

-325

-31

-356

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)

-3,239

5,315

2,076

Ending balance at December 31, 2013

$

-1,232

3,132

1,900

Segment Reporting

(s) Segment Reporting - Accounting standards require management to report selected financial and descriptive information about reportable operating segments.  The standards also require related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers.  Generally, disclosures are required for segments internally identified to evaluate performance and resource allocation.  The Company's operations are primarily within the banking segment, and the financial statements presented herein reflect the results of that segment.  The Company has no foreign operations or customers.

Reclassifications

(t) Reclassifications - Certain amounts for prior years have been reclassified to conform to the 2014 presentation.  The reclassifications had no effect on net income or shareholders' equity as previously presented, nor did they materially impact trends in financial information.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

(u) Recent Accounting Pronouncements - In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance to eliminate the diversity in practice regarding presentation of unrecognized tax benefits in the statement of financial position.  Under the clarified guidance, an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, will be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset unless certain criteria are met.  The requirements should be applied prospectively to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date.  Retrospective application is permitted.  The amendments became effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013 and did not have a material effect on its financial statements.

In January 2014, the FASB amended the Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures topic to address accounting for investments in qualified affordable housing projects.  If certain conditions are met, the amendments permit reporting entities to make an accounting policy election to account for their investments in qualified affordable housing projects by amortizing the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizing the net investment performance in the income statement as a component of income tax expense (benefit).  If those conditions are not met, the investment should be accounted for as an equity method investment or a cost method investment in accordance with existing accounting guidance.  The amendments will be effective for the Company for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014 and should be applied retrospectively for all periods presented.  Early adoption is permitted.  The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In January 2014, the FASB amended the Receivables topic of the Accounting Standards Codification. The amendments are intended to resolve diversity in practice with respect to when a creditor should reclassify a collateralized consumer mortgage loan to other real estate owned (“OREO”). In addition, the amendments require a creditor to reclassify a collateralized consumer mortgage loan to OREO upon obtaining legal title to the real estate collateral, or the borrower voluntarily conveying all interest in the real estate property to the lender to satisfy the loan through a deed in lieu of foreclosure or similar legal agreement. The amendments will be effective for the Company for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014, with early implementation of the guidance permitted. In implementing this guidance, assets that are reclassified from real estate to loans are measured at the carrying value of the real estate at the date of adoption.  Assets reclassified from loans to real estate are measured at the lower of the net amount of the loan receivable or the fair value of the real estate less costs to sell at the date of adoption. The Company can apply these amendments either prospectively or using a modified retrospective approach.  The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance to change the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. The core principle of the new guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to reflect the transfer of goods and services to customers in an amount equal to the consideration the entity receives or expects to receive. The guidance will be effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company can apply the guidance using either the full retrospective approach or a modified retrospective approach. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In June 2014, the FASB issued guidance which makes limited amendments to the guidance on accounting for certain repurchase agreements. The new guidance (1) requires entities to account for repurchase-to-maturity transactions as secured borrowings (rather than as sales with forward repurchase agreements), (2) eliminates accounting guidance on linked repurchase financing transactions, and (3) expands disclosure requirements related to certain transfers of financial assets that are accounted for as sales and certain transfers (specifically, repos, securities lending transactions, and repurchase-to-maturity transactions) accounted for as secured borrowings. The amendments will be effective for the Company for the first interim or annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2014. The Company will apply the guidance by making a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption.  The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In June 2014, the FASB issued guidance which clarifies that performance targets associated with stock compensation should be treated as a performance condition and should not be reflected in the grant date fair value of the stock award. The amendments will be effective for the Company for fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2015. The Company will apply the guidance to all stock awards granted or modified after the amendments are effective. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In August 2014, the FASB amended guidance to eliminate the diversity in the classification of foreclosed mortgage loans when the loan is guaranteed under certain government-sponsored loan guarantee programs.  The amendments will be effective for the Company for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014.  The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued guidance that is intended to define management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an organization's ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. In connection with preparing financial statements, management will need to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the organization's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. The amendments will be effective for the Company for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual and interim periods thereafter. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In January 2015, the FASB issued guidance that eliminated the concept of extraordinary items from U.S. GAAP.  Existing U.S. GAAP required that an entity separately classify, present, and disclose extraordinary events and transactions. The amendments will eliminate the requirements for reporting entities to consider whether an underlying event or transaction is extraordinary, however, the presentation and disclosure guidance for items that are unusual in nature or occur infrequently will be retained and will be expanded to include items that are both unusual in nature and infrequently occurring.  The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015.  The amendments may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Early adoption is permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption.  The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in computing Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in computing Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:
		For the Years Ended December 31,
		2014								2013						2012
	($ in thousands, except per share amounts)	Income			Shares			Per		Income		Shares		Per		Income			Shares		Per
		(Numer-			(Denom-			Share		(Numer-		(Denom-
								Amount						Share		(Numer-			(Denom-		Share
		ator)			inator)					ator)		inator)
														Amount		ator)			inator)		Amount
	Basic EPS
	Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	24,128			19,699,801		$	1.22	$	19,804		19,675,597	$	1.01	$	(26,215	)		17,049,513	$	(1.54	)
	Effect of dilutive   securities		233			734,206					233		728,706				-			−
	Diluted EPS per common share	$	24,361			20,434,007		$	1.19	$	20,037		20,404,303	$	0.98	$	(26,215	)		17,049,513	$	(1.54	)
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the Company are as follows:
	($ in thousands)		December 31,				December 31,			December 31,
			2014				2013			2012
	Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale		$	-691				-2,021			3,290
	Deferred tax asset (liability)			270				789			-1,283
	Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale			-421				-1,232			2,007
	Additional pension asset (liability)			-257				5,135			-3,579
	Deferred tax asset (liability)			100				-2,003			1,396
	Net additional pension asset (liability)			-157				3,132			-2,183
	Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		$	-578				1,900			-176
Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	The following table discloses the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2014 (all amounts are net of tax).
	($ in thousands)		Unrealized Gain				Additional			Total
			(Loss) on				Pension Asset
			Securities				(Liability)
			Available for Sale
	Beginning balance at January 1, 2014		$	-1,232				3,132			1,900
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			1,290				-3,154			-1,864
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			-479				-135			-614
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)			811				-3,289			-2,478
	Ending balance at December 31, 2014		$	-421				-157			-578
	The following table discloses the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2013 (all amounts are net of tax).
	($ in thousands)		Unrealized Gain				Additional			Total
			(Loss) on				Pension Asset
			Securities				(Liability)
			Available for Sale
	Beginning balance at January 1, 2013		$	2,007				-2,183			-176
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			-2,914				5,346			2,432
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			-325				-31			-356
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)			-3,239				5,315			2,076
	Ending balance at December 31, 2013		$	-1,232				3,132			1,900

Securities_Tables

Securities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Securities [Abstract]
Book values and approximate fair values of investment securities	The book values and approximate fair values of investment securities at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are summarized as follows:
		2014									2013
		Amortized		Fair		Unrealized					Amortized			Fair		Unrealized
	($ in thousands)	Cost		Value		Gains		(Losses)			Cost			Value		Gains		(Losses)
	Securities available for sale:
	Government-sponsored enterprise securities	$	27,546		27,521		33		-58			18,432			18,245		32		-219
	Mortgage-backed securities		130,073		129,510		751		-1,314			148,646			147,187		1,415		-2,874
	Corporate bonds		1,000		865		-		-135			3,999			3,598		44		-445
	Equity securities		6,105		6,138		46		-13			3,984			4,011		40		-13
	Total available for sale	$	164,724		164,034		830		-1,520			175,061			173,041		1,531		-3,551
	Securities held to maturity:
	Mortgage-backed securities	$	124,924		124,861		45		-108			-			-		-		-
	State and local governments		53,763		57,550		3,787		-			53,995			56,700		2,709		-4
	Total held to maturity	$	178,687		182,411		3,832		-108			53,995			56,700		2,709		-4
Schedule of information regarding securities with unrealized losses	The following table presents information regarding securities with unrealized losses at December 31, 2014:
		Securities in an Unrealized				Securities in an Unrealized				Total
	($ in thousands)
		Loss Position for				Loss Position for
		Less than 12 Months				More than 12 Months
				Unrealized		Fair Value		Unrealized		Fair Value			Unrealized
		Fair Value		Losses
								Losses					Losses
	Government-sponsored enterprise securities	$	5,489		11		2,953		47		8,442			58
	Mortgage-backed securities		69,985		318		33,557		1,104		103,542			1,422
	Corporate bonds		−		−		865		135		865			135
	Equity securities		−		−		17		13		17			13
	State and local governments		−		−		–		–		–			–
	Total temporarily impaired securities	$	75,474		329		37,392		1,299		112,866			1,628
	The following table presents information regarding securities with unrealized losses at December 31, 2013:
		Securities in an Unrealized				Securities in an Unrealized				Total
	($ in thousands)
		Loss Position for				Loss Position for
		Less than 12 Months				More than 12 Months
				Unrealized		Fair Value		Unrealized		Fair Value			Unrealized
		Fair Value		Losses
								Losses					Losses
	Government-sponsored enterprise securities	$	12,212		219		–		–		12,212			219
	Mortgage-backed securities		64,937		1,675		17,979		1,199		82,916			2,874
	Corporate bonds		−		−		555		445		555			445
	Equity securities		−		−		22		13		22			13
	State and local governments		992		4		–		–		992			4
	Total temporarily impaired securities	$	78,141		1,898		18,556		1,657		96,697			3,555
Schedule of book values and approximate fair values of investment securities by contractual maturity	Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
		Securities Available for Sale				Securities Held to Maturity
		Amortized		Fair		Amortized		Fair
	($ in thousands)	Cost		Value		Cost		Value
	Debt securities
	Due within one year	$	−		−	$	100		103
	Due after one year but within five years		27,546		27,521		10,829		11,539
	Due after five years but within ten years		−		−		38,385		41,190
	Due after ten years		1,000		865		4,449		4,718
	Mortgage-backed securities		130,073		129,510		124,924		124,861
	Total debt securities		158,619		157,896		178,687		182,411
	Equity securities		6,105		6,138		-		-
	Total securities	$	164,724		164,034	$	178,687		182,411

Loans_and_Asset_Quality_Inform1

Loans and Asset Quality Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Loans and Asset Quality Information [Abstract]
Summary of the major categories of total loans outstanding	The following is a summary of the major categories of total loans outstanding:
			31-Dec-14								31-Dec-13
	($ in thousands)
			Amount				Percentage				Amount				Percentage
	All loans (non-covered and covered):
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural		$	160,878				7	%		$	168,469				7	%
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			288,148				12	%			305,246				12	%
	Real estate – mortgage – residential (1-4 family) first mortgages			789,871				33	%			838,862				34	%
	Real estate – mortgage – home equity loans / lines of credit			223,500				9	%			227,907				9	%
	Real estate – mortgage – commercial and other			882,127				37	%			855,249				35	%
	Installment loans to individuals			50,704				2	%			66,533				3	%
	Subtotal			2,395,228				100	%			2,462,266				100	%
	Unamortized net deferred loan costs			946								928
	Total loans		$	2,396,174							$	2,463,194
Summary of the major categories of non-covered loans outstanding	The following is a summary of the major categories of non-covered loans outstanding:
			31-Dec-14								31-Dec-13
	($ in thousands)
			Amount				Percentage				Amount				Percentage
	Non-covered loans:
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural		$	159,195				7	%		$	164,195				7	%
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			282,604				13	%			273,412				12	%
	Real estate – mortgage – residential (1-4 family) first mortgages			700,101				31	%			730,712				32	%
	Real estate – mortgage – home equity loans / lines of credit			210,697				9	%			213,016				10	%
	Real estate – mortgage – commercial and other			864,333				38	%			804,621				36	%
	Installment loans to individuals			50,704				2	%			66,001				3	%
	Subtotal			2,267,634				100	%			2,251,957				100	%
	Unamortized net deferred loan costs			946								928
	Total non-covered loans		$	2,268,580							$	2,252,885
Schedule of the carrying amount of the covered loans	The carrying amount of the covered loans at December 31, 2014 consisted of impaired and nonimpaired purchased loans (as determined on the date of acquisition), as follows:
			Impaired				Impaired				Nonimpaired				Nonimpaired			Total			Total
			Purchased				Purchased				Purchased				Purchased			Covered			Covered
	($ in thousands)		Loans -				Loans –				Loans –				Loans -			Loans –			Loans –
			Carrying				Unpaid				Carrying				Unpaid			Carrying			Unpaid
			Value				Principal				Value				Principal			Value			Principal
							Balance								Balance						Balance
	Covered loans:
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural		$	66				123				1,617				1,661			1,683			1,784
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			309				534				5,235				6,471			5,544			7,005
	Real estate – mortgage – residential (1-4 family) first mortgages			362				1,298				89,408				104,678			89,770			105,976
	Real estate – mortgage – home equity loans / lines of credit			12				19				12,791				15,099			12,803			15,118
	Real estate – mortgage – commercial and other			1,201				3,209				16,593				17,789			17,794			20,998
	Total		$	1,950				5,183				125,644				145,698			127,594			150,881
	The carrying amount of the covered loans at December 31, 2013 consisted of impaired and nonimpaired purchased loans (as determined on the date of acquisition), as follows:
			Impaired				Impaired				Nonimpaired				Nonimpaired			Total			Total
			Purchased				Purchased				Purchased				Purchased			Covered			Covered
	($ in thousands)		Loans -				Loans –				Loans –				Loans -			Loans –			Loans –
			Carrying				Unpaid				Carrying				Unpaid			Carrying			Unpaid
			Value				Principal				Value				Principal			Value			Principal
							Balance								Balance						Balance
	Covered loans:
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural		$	75				136				4,199				5,268			4,274			5,404
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			325				564				31,509				47,792			31,834			48,356
	Real estate – mortgage – residential (1-4 family) first mortgages			575				1,500				107,575				126,882			108,150			128,382
	Real estate – mortgage – home equity loans / lines of credit			14				21				14,877				18,318			14,891			18,339
	Real estate – mortgage – commercial and other			2,153				4,042				48,475				62,630			50,628			66,672
	Installment loans to individuals											532				607			532			607
	Total		$	3,142				6,263				207,167				261,497			210,309			267,760
Schedule of covered purchased nonimpaired loans	The following table presents information regarding covered purchased nonimpaired loans since December 31, 2012.  The amounts include principal only and do not reflect accrued interest as of the date of the acquisition or beyond.
	($ in thousands)
	Carrying amount of nonimpaired covered loans at December 31, 2012		$	277,489
	Principal repayments			(63,588	)
	Transfers to foreclosed real estate			(13,977	)
	Loan charge-offs			(12,957	)
	Accretion of loan discount			20,200
	Carrying amount of nonimpaired covered loans at December 31, 2013			207,167
	Principal repayments			(50,183	)
	Transfers to foreclosed real estate			(5,061	)
	Transfers to non-covered loans due to expiration of loss-share agreement			(38,987	)
	Loan charge-offs			(3,301	)
	Accretion of loan discount			16,009
	Carrying amount of nonimpaired covered loans at December 31, 2014		$	125,644
Schedule of activity in purchased impaired loans
							Fair Market				Carrying
	($ in thousands)						Value				Amount
							Adjustment –
			Contractual				Write Down
			Principal				(Nonaccretable
	Purchased Impaired Loans		Receivable				Difference)
	Balance at December 31, 2012		$	8,815				3,990				4,825
	Change due to payments received			(301	)			(31	)			(270	)
	Transfer to foreclosed real estate			(2,100	)			(784	)			(1,316	)
	Change due to loan charge-off			(150	)			(54	)			(96	)
	Other			(1	)			-				(1	)
	Balance at December 31, 2013		$	6,263				3,121				3,142
	Change due to payments received			(599	)			227				(826	)
	Change due to loan charge-off			(2	)			29				(31	)
	Other			197				(115	)			312
	Balance at December 31, 2014		$	5,859				3,262				2,597
	The Company has applied the cost recovery method to all purchased impaired loans at their respective acquisition dates due to the uncertainty as to the timing of expected cash flows, as reflected in the following table.
Summary of nonperforming assets	Nonperforming assets are summarized as follows:
			31-Dec-14				31-Dec-13
	ASSET QUALITY DATA ($ in thousands)
	Non-covered nonperforming assets (1)
	Nonaccrual loans		$	50,066			$	41,938
	Restructured loans – accruing			35,493				27,776
	Accruing loans > 90 days past due			-				-
	Total non-covered nonperforming loans			85,559				69,714
	Foreclosed real estate			9,771				12,251
	Total non-covered nonperforming assets		$	95,330			$	81,965
	Covered nonperforming assets (1)
	Nonaccrual loans (2)		$	10,508			$	37,217
	Restructured loans – accruing			5,823				8,909
	Accruing loans > 90 days past due			-				-
	Total covered nonperforming loans			16,331				46,126
	Foreclosed real estate			2,350				24,497
	Total covered nonperforming assets		$	18,681			$	70,623
	Total nonperforming assets		$	114,011			$	152,588
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	(1)	On July 1, 2014, approximately $9.7 million of nonaccrual loans, $2.1 million accruing restructured loans and $3.0 million of foreclosed real estate were transferred from covered to noncovered status upon a scheduled expiration of a FDIC loss-share agreement.
	-2	At December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the contractual balance of the nonaccrual loans covered by FDIC loss share agreements was $16.0 million and $60.4 million, respectively.
Schedule of nonaccrual loans	The following table presents the Company's nonaccrual loans as of December 31, 2014.
	($ in thousands)		Non-covered				Covered				Total
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
	Commercial – unsecured		$	187				1				188
	Commercial – secured			2,927				-				2,927
	Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			454				103				557
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			7,891				1,140				9,031
	Real estate – residential, farmland and multi-family			24,459				7,785				32,244
	Real estate – home equity lines of credit			2,573				278				2,851
	Real estate – commercial			11,070				1,201				12,271
	Consumer			505				-				505
	Total		$	50,066				10,508				60,574
	The following table presents the Company's nonaccrual loans as of December 31, 2013.
	($ in thousands)		Non-covered				Covered				Total
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
	Commercial – unsecured		$	222				38				260
	Commercial – secured			2,662				114				2,776
	Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			545				782				1,327
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			8,055				13,502				21,557
	Real estate – residential, farmland and multi-family			17,814				12,344				30,158
	Real estate – home equity lines of credit			2,200				335				2,535
	Real estate – commercial			10,115				10,099				20,214
	Consumer			325				3				328
	Total		$	41,938				37,217				79,155
Schedule of analysis of the payment status of loans	The following table presents an analysis of the payment status of the Company's loans as of December 31, 2014.
	($ in thousands)		30-59				60-89 Days				Nonaccrual				Current			Total Loans
			Days Past				Past Due				Loans							Receivable
			Due
	Non-covered loans
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
	Commercial - unsecured		$	191				35				187				36,871			37,284
	Commercial - secured			1,003				373				2,927				102,671			106,974
	Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			30				225				454				21,761			22,470
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			1,950				139				7,891				247,535			257,515
	Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			11,272				3,218				24,459				807,884			846,833
	Real estate – home equity lines of credit			1,585				352				2,573				194,067			198,577
	Real estate - commercial			3,738				996				11,070				738,981			754,785
	Consumer			695				131				505				41,865			43,196
	Total non-covered		$	20,464				5,469				50,066				2,191,635			2,267,634
	Unamortized net deferred loan costs																		946
	Total non-covered loans																	$	2,268,580
	Covered loans		$	4,385				964				10,508				111,737			127,594
	Total loans		$	24,849				6,433				60,574				2,303,372			2,396,174
	The Company had no non-covered or covered loans that were past due greater than 90 days and accruing interest at December 31, 2014.
	The following table presents an analysis of the payment status of the Company's loans as of December 31, 2013.
	($ in thousands)		30-59				60-89 Days				Nonaccrual				Current			Total Loans
			Days Past				Past Due				Loans							Receivable
			Due
	Non-covered loans
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
	Commercial - unsecured		$	347				94				222				36,352			37,015
	Commercial - secured			1,233				462				2,662				117,923			122,280
	Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			438				767				545				19,426			21,176
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			2,304				1,391				8,055				232,920			244,670
	Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			11,682				2,631				17,814				837,260			869,387
	Real estate – home equity lines of credit			1,465				305				2,200				194,157			198,127
	Real estate - commercial			3,196				214				10,115				696,081			709,606
	Consumer			494				187				325				48,690			49,696
	Total non-covered		$	21,159				6,051				41,938				2,182,809			2,251,957
	Unamortized net deferred loan costs																		928
	Total non-covered loans																	$	2,252,885
	Covered loans		$	5,179				768				37,217				167,145			210,309
	Total loans		$	26,338				6,819				79,155				2,349,954			2,463,194
Schedule of activity in the allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans
	The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	($ in thousands)		Commercial,				Real Estate -				Real Estate –				Real			Real Estate –			Consumer			Unallo-			Total
			Financial,				Construction,				Residential,				Estate –			Commercial						cated
			and				Land				Farmland,				Home			and Other
			Agricultural				Development, &				and Multi-				Equity
							Other Land				family				Lines of
							Loans								Credit
	As of and for the year ended December 31, 2014
	Beginning balance		$	7,432				12,966				15,142				1,838			5,524			1,513			(152	)		44,263
	Charge-offs			(4,039	)			(2,148	)			(4,417	)			(912	)		(3,048	)		(1,724	)		−			(16,288	)
	Recoveries			140				398				331				45			181			451			−			1,546
	Transfer from covered category			36				813				51				−			833			4			−			1,737
	Provisions			4,822				(5,559	)			(1,387	)			2,760			5,555			597			299			7,087
	Ending balance		$	8,391				6,470				9,720				3,731			9,045			841			147			38,345
	Ending balances as of December 31, 2014:  Allowance for loan losses
	Individually evaluated for impairment		$	211				415				1,686				−			165			−			−			2,477
	Collectively evaluated for impairment		$	8,180				6,055				8,034				3,731			8,880			841			147			35,868
	Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality		$	−				−				−				−			−			−			−			−
	Loans receivable as of December 31, 2014:
	Ending balance – total		$	166,728				257,515				846,833				198,577			754,785			43,196			-			2,267,634
	Unamortized net deferred loan costs																											946
	Total non-covered loans																											2,268,580
	Ending balances as of December 31, 2014: Loans
	Individually evaluated for impairment		$	784				7,991				24,010				476			20,263			7			−			53,531
	Collectively evaluated for impairment		$	165,944				249,524				822,823				198,101			733,875			43,189			-			2,213,456
	Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality		$	−				−				−				−			647			−			−			647
	The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses for non-covered loans for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	($ in thousands)		Commercial,				Real Estate -				Real Estate –				Real			Real Estate –			Consumer			Unallo-			Total
			Financial,				Construction,				Residential,				Estate –			Commercial						cated
			and				Land				Farmland,				Home			and Other
			Agricultural				Development, &				and Multi-				Equity
							Other Land				family				Lines of
							Loans								Credit
	As of and for the year ended December 31, 2013
	Beginning balance		$	4,687				12,856				14,082				1,884			5,247			1,939			948			41,643
	Charge-offs			(4,418	)			(2,739	)			(3,732	)			(1,314	)		(4,346	)		(2,174	)		(660	)		(19,383	)
	Recoveries			299				743				753				87			1,381			474			−			3,737
	Provisions			6,864				2,106				4,039				1,181			3,242			1,274			(440	)		18,266
	Ending balance		$	7,432				12,966				15,142				1,838			5,524			1,513			(152	)		44,263
	Ending balances as of December 31, 2013:  Allowance for loan losses
	Individually evaluated for impairment		$	202				544				1,162				1			649			1			−			2,559
	Collectively evaluated for impairment		$	7,230				12,422				13,980				1,837			4,875			1,512			(152	)		41,704
	Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality		$	−				−				−				−			−			−			−			−
	Loans receivable as of December 31, 2013:
	Ending balance – total		$	180,471				244,670				869,387				198,127			709,606			49,696			-			2,251,957
	Unamortized net deferred loan costs																											923
	Total non-covered loans																											2,252,885
	Ending balances as of December 31, 2013: Loans
	Individually evaluated for impairment		$	582				8,027				19,111				22			16,894			13			−			44,649
	Collectively evaluated for impairment		$	179,889				236,643				850,276				198,105			692,712			49,683			-			2,207,308
	Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality		$	−				−				−				−			−			−			−			−
Schedule of activity in the allowance for loan losses for covered loans	The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses for covered loans for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	($ in thousands)		Covered Loans
	As of and for the year ended December 31, 2014
	Beginning balance		$	4,242
	Charge-offs			(6,948	)
	Recoveries			3,616
	Transferred to non-covered			(1,737	)
	Provisions			3,108
	Ending balance		$	2,281
	Ending balances as of December 31, 2014:  Allowance for loan losses
	Individually evaluated for impairment		$	1,161
	Collectively evaluated for impairment			1,046
	Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality			74
	Loans receivable as of December 31, 2014:
	Ending balance – total		$	127,594
	Ending balances as of December 31, 2014: Loans
	Individually evaluated for impairment		$	11,484
	Collectively evaluated for impairment			114,160
	Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality			1,950
	The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses for covered loans for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	($ in thousands)		Covered Loans
	As of and for the year ended December 31, 2013
	Beginning balance		$	4,759
	Charge-offs			(13,053	)
	Recoveries			186
	Provisions			12,350
	Ending balance		$	4,242
	Ending balances as of December 31, 2013:  Allowance for loan losses
	Individually evaluated for impairment		$	3,112
	Collectively evaluated for impairment			1,105
	Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality			25
	Loans receivable as of December 31, 2013:
	Ending balance – total		$	210,309
	Ending balances as of December 31, 2013: Loans
	Individually evaluated for impairment		$	43,107
	Collectively evaluated for impairment			164,060
	Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality			3,142
Schedule of impaired loans individually evaluated	The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of December 31, 2014.
			Recorded				Unpaid				Related				Average
	($ in thousands)		Investment				Principal				Allowance				Recorded
							Balance								Investment
	Non-covered loans with no related allowance recorded:
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
	Commercial - unsecured		$	33				35				−				20
	Commercial - secured			5				6				−				95
	Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			−				−				−				−
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			6,877				7,944				−				6,430
	Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			9,165				10,225				−				7,776
	Real estate – home equity lines of credit			476				498				−				388
	Real estate – commercial			17,409				20,786				−				11,911
	Consumer			7				10				−				7
	Total non-covered impaired loans with no allowance		$	33,972				39,504				−				26,627
	Total covered impaired loans with no allowance		$	8,097				12,081				−				16,986
	Total impaired loans with no allowance recorded		$	42,069				51,585				−				43,613
	Non-covered  loans with an allowance recorded:
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
	Commercial - unsecured		$	140				143				47				142
	Commercial - secured			606				612				164				550
	Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			−				−				−				15
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			1,114				3,243				415				1,487
	Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			14,845				15,257				1,686				14,418
	Real estate – home equity lines of credit			−				−				−				4
	Real estate – commercial			3,501				3,530				165				6,420
	Consumer			−				−				−				8
	Total non-covered impaired loans with allowance		$	20,206				22,785				2,477				23,044
	Total covered impaired loans with allowance		$	5,220				5,719				1,229				8,513
	Total impaired loans with an allowance recorded		$	25,426				28,504				3,706				31,557
	Interest income recorded on non-covered and covered impaired loans during the year ended December 31, 2014 was insignificant.
	The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of December 31, 2013.
			Recorded Investment				Unpaid Principal Balance				Related Allowance				Average Recorded Investment
	($ in thousands)
	Non-covered loans with no related allowance recorded:
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
	Commercial - unsecured		$	−				−				−				−
	Commercial - secured			−				−				−				334
	Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			−				−				−				−
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			6,398				6,907				−				5,005
	Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			3,883				4,429				−				2,329
	Real estate – home equity lines of credit			−				−				−				−
	Real estate – commercial			7,324				9,008				−				9,981
	Consumer			−				−				−				−
	Total non-covered impaired loans with no allowance		$	17,605				20,344				−				17,649
	Total covered impaired loans with no allowance		$	29,058				48,785				−				39,215
	Total impaired loans with no allowance recorded		$	46,663				69,129				−				56,864
	Non-covered  loans with an allowance recorded:
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
	Commercial - unsecured		$	115				115				63				72
	Commercial - secured			392				394				64				1,081
	Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			75				75				75				80
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			1,629				2,148				544				2,339
	Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			15,228				15,642				1,162				13,417
	Real estate – home equity lines of credit			22				22				1				637
	Real estate – commercial			9,570				10,873				649				5,914
	Consumer			13				35				1				466
	Total non-covered impaired loans with allowance		$	27,044				29,304				2,559				24,006
	Total covered impaired loans with allowance		$	17,068				22,367				3,133				14,343
	Total impaired loans with an allowance recorded		$	44,112				51,671				5,692				38,349
Schedule of recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators
	The following table presents the Company's recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators as of December 31, 2014.
	($ in thousands)		Credit Quality Indicator (Grouped by Internally Assigned Grade)
			Pass (Grades				Pass –				Watch or				Special			Classified			Nonaccrual			Total
			1, 2, & 3)				Acceptable/				Standard				Mention			Loans			Loans
							Average				Loans				Loans			(Grades
							(Grade 4)				(Grade 9)				(Grade 5)			6, 7, & 8)
	Non-covered loans:
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
	Commercial - unsecured		$	17,856				15,649				5				1,356			2,231			187			37,284
	Commercial - secured			32,812				62,361				62				4,481			4,331			2,927			106,974
	Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			10,815				9,928				−				767			506			454			22,470
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			87,806				135,072				771				13,066			12,909			7,891			257,515
	Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			221,581				520,790				4,536				40,993			34,474			24,459			846,833
	Real estate – home equity lines of credit			122,528				62,642				1,135				5,166			4,533			2,573			198,577
	Real estate - commercial			223,197				465,395				9,057				30,318			15,748			11,070			754,785
	Consumer			25,520				15,614				54				855			648			505			43,196
	Total		$	742,115				1,287,451				15,620				97,002			75,380			50,066			2,267,634
	Unamortized net deferred loan costs																								946
	Total non-covered  loans																							$	2,268,580
	Total covered loans		$	14,349				70,989				632				10,503			20,613			10,508		$	127,594
	Total loans		$	756,464				1,358,440				16,252				107,505			95,993			60,574		$	2,396,174
	At December 31, 2014, there was an insignificant amount of loans that were graded “8” with an accruing status.
	As previously discussed, on July 1, 2014, the Company transferred $39.7 million of loans from the covered category to the non-covered category as a result of the scheduled expiration of one of the Company's loss-share agreements with the FDIC.  Approximately $2.8 million of those loans were “Special Mention Loans”, $5.5 million were “Classified Loans”, and $9.7 million were “Nonaccrual Loans.”
	The following table presents the Company's recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators as of December 31, 2013.
	($ in thousands)		Credit Quality Indicator (Grouped by Internally Assigned Grade)
			Pass (Grades				Pass –				Watch or				Special			Classified			Nonaccrual			Total
			1, 2, & 3)				Acceptable/				Standard				Mention			Loans			Loans
							Average				Loans				Loans			(Grades
							(Grade 4)				(Grade 9)				(Grade 5)			6, 7, & 8)
	Non-covered loans:
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
	Commercial - unsecured		$	8,495				24,415				7				1,509			2,367			222			37,015
	Commercial - secured			31,494				77,441				100				5,597			4,986			2,662			122,280
	Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			4,098				12,800				−				2,022			1,711			545			21,176
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			31,221				181,050				2,365				11,646			10,333			8,055			244,670
	Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			227,053				540,349				5,062				41,583			37,526			17,814			869,387
	Real estate – home equity lines of credit			120,205				63,400				1,499				5,699			5,124			2,200			198,127
	Real estate - commercial			115,397				533,680				10,014				24,557			15,843			10,115			709,606
	Consumer			25,703				21,790				54				829			995			325			49,696
	Total		$	563,666				1,454,925				19,101				93,442			78,885			41,938			2,251,957
	Unamortized net deferred loan costs																								928
	Total non-covered  loans																							$	2,252,885
	Total covered loans		$	25,078				92,147				−				8,857			47,010			37,217		$	210,309
	Total loans		$	588,744				1,547,072				19,101				102,299			125,895			79,155		$	2,463,194
Schedule of information related to loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring	The following table presents information related to loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	($ in thousands)		For the year ended										For the year ended
			31-Dec-14										31-Dec-13
			Number of Contracts			Pre-			Post-				Number			Pre-		Post-
						Modification			Modification				of			Modification		Modification
						Restructured			Restructured				Contracts			Restructured		Restructured
						Balances			Balances							Balances		Balances
	Non-covered TDRs – Accruing
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
	Commercial – unsecured			−		$	−		$	−				1		$	66	$	66
	Commercial – secured			−			−			−				6			391		391
	Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			−			−			−				−			−		−
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			−			−			−				3			1,786		1,786
	Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			11			2,571			2,571				11			1,530		1,532
	Real estate – home equity lines of credit			−			−			−				−			−		−
	Real estate – commercial			2			2,416			2,415				9			6,191		6,191
	Consumer			−			−			−				1			14		14
	Non-covered TDRs – Nonaccrual
	Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
	Commercial – unsecured			−			−			−				−			−		−
	Commercial – secured			1			15			15				−			−		−
	Secured by inventory and accounts receivable			−			−			−				−			−		−
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans			−			−			−				3			800		800
	Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family			8			770			769				11			1,187		1,187
	Real estate – home equity lines of credit			−			−			−				−			−		−
	Real estate – commercial			2			98			98				1			398		398
	Consumer			−			−			−				−			−		−
	Total non-covered TDRs arising during period			24			5,870			5,868				46			12,363		12,365
	Total covered TDRs arising during period– Accruing			5		$	944		$	927				10		$	1,758	$	1,811
	Total covered TDRs arising during period – Nonaccrual			8			966			933				1			187		167
	Total TDRs arising during period			37		$	7,780		$	7,728				57		$	14,308	$	14,343
Schedule od accruing restructured loans that defaulted in the period	The Company considers a loan to have defaulted when it becomes 90 or more days delinquent under the modified terms, has been transferred to nonaccrual status, or has been transferred to foreclosed real estate.
	($ in thousands)			For the year ended						For the year ended
				31-Dec-14						31-Dec-13
				Number			Recorded			Number			Recorded
				of			Investment			of			Investment
				Contracts						Contracts
	Non-covered accruing TDRs that subsequently defaulted
	Real estate – construction, land development & other land loans				1		$	5			1		$	342
	Real estate – residential, farmland, and multi-family				−			−			1			252
	Real estate – commercial				1			71			−			−
	Total non-covered TDRs that subsequently defaulted				2		$	76			2		$	594
	Total accruing covered TDRs that subsequently defaulted				1		$	353			1		$	3,501
	Total accruing TDRs that subsequently defaulted				3		$	429			3		$	4,095

Premises_and_Equipment_Tables

Premises and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Premises and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of premises and equipment	Premises and equipment at December 31, 2014 and 2013 consisted of the following:
	($ in thousands)	2014			2013
	Land	$	23,911			23,893
	Buildings		65,130			64,518
	Furniture and equipment		35,423			35,281
	Leasehold improvements		1,323			1,882
	Total cost		125,787			125,574
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(50,674	)		(48,126	)
	Net book value of premises and equipment	$	75,113			77,448

FDIC_Indemnification_Asset_Tab

FDIC Indemnification Asset (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fdic Indemnification Asset [Abstract]
Schedule of the FDIC indemnification asset components	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the FDIC indemnification asset was comprised of the following components:
	($ in thousands)	2014				2013
	Receivable related to loss claims incurred, not yet reimbursed	$	6,899				12,649
	Receivable related to estimated future claims on loans		14,933				33,398
	Receivable related to estimated future claims on foreclosed real estate		737				2,575
	FDIC indemnification asset	$	22,569				48,622
Rollforward of the FDIC indemnification asset	The following presents a rollforward of the FDIC indemnification asset since January 1, 2012.
	($ in thousands)
	Balance at January 1, 2012		$	121,677
	Increase related to unfavorable change in loss estimates			16,984
	Increase related to reimbursable expenses			6,947
	Cash received			(29,796	)
	Accretion of loan discount			(13,173	)
	Other			(80	)
	Balance at December 31, 2012		$	102,559
	Increase related to unfavorable changes in loss estimates			9,312
	Increase related to reimbursable expenses			5,352
	Cash received			(49,572	)
	Accretion of loan discount			(16,160	)
	Other			(2,869	)
	Balance at December 31, 2013		$	48,622
	Increase related to unfavorable changes in loss estimates			2,923
	Increase related to reimbursable expenses			3,925
	Cash received			(17,724	)
	Accretion of loan discount			(15,281	)
	Other			104
	Balance at December 31, 2014		$	22,569

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Summary of the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of amortizable intangible assets and the carrying amount of unamortized intangible assets	The following is a summary of the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of amortized intangible assets as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and the carrying amount of unamortized intangible assets as of those same dates.  In 2013, the Company recorded a core deposit premium intangible of $586,000 in connection with the acquisition of two branches, which is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated life of the related deposits of seven years.
		31-Dec-14				31-Dec-13
		Gross Carrying		Accumulated		Gross Carrying		Accumulated
	($ in thousands)
		Amount		Amortization		Amount		Amortization
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Customer lists	$	678		505		678		462
	Core deposit premiums		8,560		6,675		8,560		5,942
	Total	$	9,238		7,180		9,238		6,404
	Unamortized intangible assets:
	Goodwill	$	65,835				65,835
Schedule of the estimated amortization expense for the five succeeding fiscal years	The following table presents the estimated amortization expense for intangible assets for each of the five calendar years ending December 31, 2019 and the estimated amount amortizable thereafter.  These estimates are subject to change in future periods to the extent management determines it is necessary to make adjustments to the carrying value or estimated useful lives of amortized intangible assets.
	($ in thousands)	Estimated
		Amortization Expense
	2015	$	721
	2016		654
	2017		404
	2018		129
	2019		122
	Thereafter		28
	Total	$	2,058

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of income tax allocation	Total income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were allocated as follows:
	(In thousands)	2014			2013				2012
	Allocated to net income	$	13,535			12,081				(16,952	)
	Allocated to stockholders' equity, for unrealized holding gain/loss on debt and equity securities for financial reporting purposes		518			(2,072	)			(237	)
	Allocated to stockholders' equity, for tax benefit of pension liabilities		-2,103			3,399				5,824
	Total income taxes	$	11,950			13,408				(11,365	)
Schedule of components of Income tax expense	The components of income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
	(In thousands)	2014			2013				2012
	Current      - Federal	$	1,316			9,812				(8,401	)
	- State		903			(467	)			(43	)
	Deferred    - Federal		10,104			168				(5,914	)
	- State		1,212			2,568				(2,594	)
	Total	$	13,535			12,081				(16,952	)
Scheule of deferred tax assets and liabilities	The sources and tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets (liabilities) at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are presented below:
	(In thousands)	2014				2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Allowance for loan losses	$	14,558				18,459
	Excess book over tax SERP retirement plan cost		2,566				2,572
	Deferred compensation		78				94
	Federal & state net operating loss carryforwards		1,066				10,901
	Accruals, book versus tax		1,779				1,604
	Pension liability adjustments		100				—
	Foreclosed real estate		1,222				2,781
	Nonqualified stock options		521				522
	Partnership investments		219				237
	Unrealized gain on securities available for sale		270				789
	All other		212				618
	Gross deferred tax assets		22,591				38,577
	Less: Valuation allowance		(125	)			(109	)
	Net deferred tax assets		22,466				38,468
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Loan fees		(1,413	)			(1,536	)
	Excess tax over book pension cost		(1,316	)			(806	)
	Depreciable basis of fixed assets		(1,197	)			(1,835	)
	Amortizable basis of intangible assets		(10,582	)			(9,732	)
	Pension liability adjustments		—				(2,003	)
	FHLB stock dividends		(422	)			(423	)
	Basis differences in assets acquired in FDIC transactions		(2,322	)			(7,163	)
	All other		(23	)			(48	)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities		(17,275	)			(23,546	)
	Net deferred tax asset - included in other assets	$	5,191				14,922
Schedule of effective tax rate reconciliation	The following is a reconcilement of federal income tax expense at the statutory rate of 35% to the income tax provision reported in the financial statements.
	(In thousands)	2014			2013				2012
	Tax provision at statutory rate	$	13,486			11,473				(14,125	)
	Increase (decrease) in income taxes resulting from:
	Tax-exempt interest income		(832	)		(818	)			(831	)
	Low income housing tax credits		(179	)		(150	)			(181	)
	Non-deductible interest expense		11			15				23
	State income taxes, net of federal benefit		1,375			1,366				(1,714	)
	Change in valuation allowance		16			(3	)			31
	Other, net		-342			198				(155	)
	Total	$	13,535			12,081				(16,952	)

Time_Deposits_and_Related_Part1

Time Deposits and Related Party Deposits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Time Deposits and Related Party Deposits [Abstract]
Schedule of maturities of time deposits	At December 31, 2014, the scheduled maturities of time deposits were as follows:
	($ in thousands)
	2015	$	622,614
	2016		118,984
	2017		46,606
	2018		18,126
	2019		10,019
	Thereafter		4,105
		$	820,454

Borrowings_and_Borrowings_Avai1

Borrowings and Borrowings Availability (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Borrowings and Borrowings Availability [Abstract]
Schedule of debt	The following tables present information regarding the Company's outstanding borrowings at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
				2014		Interest  Rate
	Description - 2014	Due date	Call Feature	Amount
	FHLB Term Note	1/29/15	None	$	50,000,000		0.20%fixed
	FHLB Term Note	9/30/15	None		20,000,000		0.44%fixed
	Trust Preferred Securities	1/23/34	Quarterly by Company		20,620,000		2.96% at 12/31/14 adjustable rate 3 month LIBOR + 2.70%
			beginning 1/23/09
	Trust Preferred Securities	6/15/36	Quarterly by Company		25,774,000		1.65% at 12/31/14 adjustable rate 3 month LIBOR + 1.39%
			beginning 6/15/11
	Total borrowings / weighted average rate as of December 31, 2014			$	116,394,000		1.05%
				2013		Interest  Rate
	Description - 2013	Due date	Call Feature	Amount
	Trust Preferred Securities	1/23/34	Quarterly by Company	$	20,620,000		2.95% at 12/31/13 adjustable rate 3 month LIBOR + 2.70%
			beginning 1/23/09
	Trust Preferred Securities	6/15/36	Quarterly by Company		25,774,000		1.64% at 12/31/13 adjustable rate 3 month LIBOR + 1.39%
			beginning 6/15/11
	Total borrowings / weighted average rate as of December 31, 2013			$	46,394,000		2.22	%

Leases_Tables

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of future minimum lease payments, operating lease	Future obligations for minimum rentals under noncancelable operating leases at December 31, 2014 are as follows:
	($ in thousands)
	Year ending December 31:
	2015	$	952
	2016		766
	2017		675
	2018		506
	2019		319
	Thereafter		903
	Total	$	4,121

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of assumptions used in determining actuarial information	The following assumptions were used in determining the actuarial information for the Pension Plan and the SERP for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012:
			2014								2013							2012
			Pension								Pension Plan				SERP			Pension Plan			SERP
			Plan				SERP
	Discount rate used to determine net periodic pension cost			4.78	%			4.78	%			3.97	%			3.97	%		4.39	%		4.39	%
	Discount rate used to calculate end of year liability disclosures			3.82	%			3.82	%			4.78	%			4.78	%		3.97	%		3.97	%
	Expected long-term rate of return on assets			7.75	%			n/a				7.75	%			n/a			7.75	%		n/a
	Rate of compensation increase			n/a				n/a				n/a				n/a			3.5	%		3.5	%
Pension Plan [Member]
Schedule of reconciliation of benefit obligation	The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of the Pension Plan's benefit obligation, as computed by the Company's independent actuarial consultants, and its plan assets, with the difference between the two amounts representing the funded status of the Pension Plan as of the end of the respective year.
	($ in thousands)		2014				2013				2012
	Change in benefit obligation
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year		$	30,548				32,272				40,084
	Service cost			−				−				1,835
	Interest cost			1,461				1,284				1,451
	Actuarial (gain) loss			5,320				(2,343	)			(4,006	)
	Benefits paid			(1,714	)			(665	)			(503	)
	Curtailment gain			−				−				(6,589	)
	Benefit obligation at end of year			35,615				30,548				32,272
	Change in plan assets
	Plan assets at beginning of year			36,333				30,124				24,466
	Actual return on plan assets			2,663				6,874				3,661
	Employer contributions			−				−				2,500
	Benefits paid			(1,714	)			(665	)			(503	)
	Plan assets at end of year			37,282				36,333				30,124
	Funded status at end of year		$	1,667				5,785				(2,148	)
Schedule of amounts recognized in balance sheet	The following table presents information regarding the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2014 and 2013 as it relates to the Pension Plan, excluding the related deferred tax assets.
	($ in thousands)		2014				2013
	Other assets		$	1,667				5,785
	Other liabilities			−				−
			$	1,667				5,785
Schedule of amounts recognized in other comprehensive income	The following table presents information regarding the amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) at December 31, 2014 and 2013, as it relates to the Pension Plan.
	($ in thousands)		2014				2013
	Net gain (loss)		$	(1,857	)			3,579
	Prior service cost			−				−
	Amount recognized in AOCI before tax effect			(1,857	)			3,579
	Tax (expense) benefit			724				(1,396	)
	Net amount recognized as increase (decrease) to AOCI		$	(1,133	)			2,183
Schedule of reconciliation of balances in AOCI	The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) at December 31, 2014 and 2013, as it relates to the Pension Plan:
	($ in thousands)		2014			2013
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of fiscal year		$	2,183			(2,063	)
	Net gain (loss) arising during period			-5,436			6,910
	Prior service cost			-			-
	Transition Obligation			-			-
	Amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss			-			49
	Amortization of prior service cost and transition obligation			-			-
	Tax (expense) benefit of changes during the year, net			2,120			(2,713	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) at end of fiscal year		$	-1,133			2,183
Schedule of reconciliation of prepaid pension costs	The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of the prepaid pension cost related to the Pension Plan:
	($ in thousands)		2014				2013
	Prepaid pension cost as of beginning of fiscal year		$	2,206				1,232
	Net periodic pension income (cost) for fiscal year			1,318				974
	Actual employer contributions			-				-
	Prepaid pension asset as of end of fiscal year		$	3,524				2,206
Schedule of net pension costs	Net pension (income) cost for the Pension Plan included the following components for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012:
	($ in thousands)		2014				2013				2012
	Service cost – benefits earned during the period		$	-				-				1,835
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation			1,461				1,284				1,451
	Expected return on plan assets			(2,779	)			(2,307	)			(1,969	)
	Net amortization and deferral			-				49				559
	Net periodic pension (income) cost		$	(1,318				(974	)			1,876
Schedule of expected benefit payments	The following table is an estimate of the benefits that will be paid in accordance with the Pension Plan during the indicated time periods:
			Estimated benefit payments
	($ in thousands)
	Year ending December 31, 2015		$	1,035
	Year ending December 31, 2016			1,198
	Year ending December 31, 2017			1,285
	Year ending December 31, 2018			1,428
	Year ending December 31, 2019			1,524
	Years ending December 31, 2020-2024			8,925
Schedule of targeted mix of the pension plan's assets	The following table presents the targeted mix of the Pension Plan's assets as of December 31, 2014, as set out by the Plan's investment policy:
			Targeted %				Acceptable Range % of Total Assets
	Investment type		of Total Assets
	Fixed income investments
	Cash/money market account			2	%			1%-5%
	US government bond fund			10	%			10%-20%
	US corporate bond fund			10	%			5%-15%
	US corporate high yield bond fund			5	%			0%-10%
	Equity investments
	Large cap value fund			20	%			20%-30%
	Large cap growth fund			20	%			20%-30%
	Mid cap equity fund			10	%			5%-15%
	Small cap growth fund			8	%			5%-15%
	Foreign equity fund			10	%			5%-15%
	Company stock			5	%			0%-10%
Schedule of investment category benchmarks	The investment category benchmarks as of December 31, 2014 are as follows:
		Investment Category Benchmark	Range of Acceptable Deviation from Investment Category Benchmark
	Investment Category
	Fixed income investments
	Cash/money market account	Citigroup Treasury Bill Index – 3 month	0-50 basis points
	US government bond fund	Barclays Intermediate Government Bond Index	0-200 basis points
	US corporate bond fund	Barclays Aggregate Index	0-200 basis points
	US corporate high yield bond fund	Barclays High Yield Index	0-200 basis points
	Equity investments
	Large cap value fund	Russell 1000 Value Index	0-300 basis points
	Large cap growth fund	Russell 1000 Growth Index	0-300 basis points
	Mid cap equity fund	Russell Mid Cap Index	0-300 basis points
	Small cap growth fund	Russell 2000 Growth Index	0-300 basis points
	Foreign equity fund	MSCI EAFE Index	0-300 basis points
	Company stock	Russell 2000 Index	0-300 basis points
Schedule of fair value of plan assets	The fair values of the Company's pension plan assets at December 31, 2014, by asset category, are as follows:
	($ in thousands)
			Total Fair Value at December 31, 2014				Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)				Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs
														(Level 3)
	Fixed income investments
	Money market funds		$	447				−				447		−
	US government bond fund			3,385				3,385				−		−
	US corporate bond fund			3,377				3,377				−		−
	US corporate high yield bond fund			1,741				1,741				−		−
	Equity investments
	Large cap value fund			7,669				7,669				−		−
	Large cap growth fund			7,694				7,694				−		−
	Small cap growth fund			3,162				3,162				−		−
	Mid cap growth fund			3,983				3,983				−		−
	Foreign equity fund			3,611				3,611				−		−
	Company stock			2,213				2,213				−		−
	Total		$	37,282				36,835				447		−
	The fair values of the Company's pension plan assets at December 31, 2013, by asset category, are as follows:
	($ in thousands)
			Total Fair Value at December 31, 2013				Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)				Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs
														(Level 3)
	Fixed income investments
	Money market funds		$	292				−				292		−
	US government bond fund			3,257				3,257				−		−
	US corporate bond fund			3,231				3,231				−		−
	US corporate high yield bond fund			1,688				1,688				−		−
	Equity investments
	Large cap value fund			7,512				7,512				−		−
	Large cap growth fund			7,740				7,740				−		−
	Small cap growth fund			3,142				3,142				−		−
	Mid cap growth fund			3,783				3,783				−		−
	Foreign equity fund			3,696				3,696				−		−
	Company stock			1,992				1,992				−		−
	Total		$	36,333				36,041				292		−
SERP [Member]
Schedule of reconciliation of benefit obligation	The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of the SERP's benefit obligation, as computed by the Company's independent actuarial consultants:
	($ in thousands)		2014					2013					2012
	Change in benefit obligation
	Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year		$	5,292					6,813					8,064
	Service cost			272					304					303
	Interest cost			212					203					280
	Actuarial (gain) loss			(265	)				(1,856	)				(1,201	)
	Benefits paid			(295	)				(172	)				(146	)
	Curtailment gain			-					-					(487	)
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year			5,216					5,292					6,813
	Plan assets			-					-					-
	Funded status at end of year		$	(5,216	)				(5,292	)				(6,813	)
Schedule of amounts recognized in balance sheet	The following table presents information regarding the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2014 and 2013 as it relates to the SERP, excluding the related deferred tax assets.
	($ in thousands)		2014					2013
	Other assets – prepaid pension asset (liability)		$	(6,816	)				(6,848	)
	Other assets (liabilities)			1,600					1,556
			$	(5,216	)				(5,292	)
Schedule of amounts recognized in other comprehensive income	The following table presents information regarding the amounts recognized in AOCI at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	($ in thousands)		2014					2013
	Net gain (loss)		$	1,600					1,556
	Prior service cost			−					−
	Amount recognized in AOCI before tax effect			1,600					1,556
	Tax (expense) benefit			(624	)				(607	)
	Net amount recognized as increase (decrease) to AOCI		$	976					949
Schedule of reconciliation of balances in AOCI	The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) at December 31, 2014 and 2013, as it relates to the SERP:
	($ in thousands)		2014					2013
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of fiscal year		$	949					(120	)
	Net gain (loss) arising during period			265					1,856
	Prior service cost			−					−
	Amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss			(221	)				(101	)
	Amortization of prior service cost and transition obligation			−					−
	Tax expense related to changes during the year, net			(17	)				(686	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of fiscal year		$	976					949
Schedule of reconciliation of prepaid pension costs	The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of the prepaid pension cost related to the SERP:
	($ in thousands)		2014					2013
	Prepaid pension cost (liability) as of beginning of fiscal year		$	(6,848	)				(6,614	)
	Net periodic pension cost for fiscal year			(263	)				(406	)
	Benefits paid			295					172
	Prepaid pension cost (liability) as of end of fiscal year		$	(6,816	)				(6,848	)
Schedule of net pension costs	Net pension cost for the SERP included the following components for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012:
	($ in thousands)		2014					2013					2012
	Service cost – benefits earned during the period		$	272					304					303
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation			212					203					280
	Net amortization and deferral			(221	)				(101	)				19
	Net periodic pension cost		$	263					406					602
Schedule of expected benefit payments	The following table is an estimate of the benefits that will be paid in accordance with the SERP during the indicated time periods:
			Estimated
	($ in thousands)		benefit
			payments
	Year ending December 31, 2015		$	241
	Year ending December 31, 2016			301
	Year ending December 31, 2017			314
	Year ending December 31, 2018			389
	Year ending December 31, 2019			385
	Years ending December 31, 2020-2024			2,044

Commitments_Contingencies_and_1

Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations of Credit Risk [Abstract]
Schedule of outstanding loan commitments	The following table presents the Company's outstanding loan commitments at December 31, 2014.
	($ in millions)
	Type of Commitment	Fixed Rate		Variable Rate		Total
	Outstanding closed-end loan commitments	$	56		129		185
	Unfunded commitments on revolving lines of credit, credit cards and home equity loans		65		191		256
	Total	$	121		320		441
Schedule of maximum credit risk for securities	The following are the fair values at December 31, 2014 of available for sale and held to maturity securities to any one issuer/guarantor that exceed $2.0 million, with such amounts representing the maximum amount of credit risk that the Company would incur if the issuer did not repay the obligation.
	($ in thousands)
	Issuer	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
	Freddie Mac – mortgage-backed securities	$	88,585		88,815
	Fannie Mae – mortgage-backed securities		63,032		63,013
	Small Business Administration		52,696		51,656
	Ginnie Mae - mortgage-backed securities		50,407		50,610
	Federal Farm Credit bonds		17,546		17,531
	Federal Home Loan Bank System - bonds		10,000		9,990
	Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta  - common stock		6,016		6,016
	Craven County, North Carolina municipal bond		3,598		3,849
	Spartanburg, South Carolina Sanitary Sewer District municipal bond		3,279		3,542
	South Carolina State municipal bond		2,152		2,361
	Virginia State Housing Authority municipal bond		2,098		2,277

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Financial instruments that were measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis	The following table summarizes the Company's financial instruments that were measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2014.
	($ in thousands)
	Description of Financial Instruments		Fair Value at December 31, 2014				Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)				Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs
														(Level 3)
	Recurring
	Securities available for sale:
	Government-sponsored enterprise securities		$	27,521				—				27,521			—
	Mortgage-backed securities			129,510				—				129,510			—
	Corporate bonds			865				—				865			—
	Equity securities			6,138				—				6,138			—
	Total available for sale securities		$	164,034				—				164,034			—
	Nonrecurring
	Impaired loans – covered		$	5,220				—				—			5,220
	Impaired loans – non-covered			20,512				—				—			20,512
	Foreclosed real estate – covered			2,350				—				—			2,350
	Foreclosed real estate – non-covered			9,771				—				—			9,771
	The following table summarizes the Company's financial instruments that were measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2013.
	($ in thousands)
	Description of Financial Instruments		Fair Value at December 31, 2013				Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)				Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs
														(Level 3)
	Recurring
	Securities available for sale:
	Government-sponsored enterprise securities		$	18,245				—				18,245			—
	Mortgage-backed securities			147,187				—				147,187			—
	Corporate bonds			3,598				—				3,598			—
	Equity securities			4,011				—				4,011			—
	Total available for sale securities		$	173,041				—				173,041			—
	Nonrecurring
	Impaired loans – covered		$	15,284				—				—			15,284
	Impaired loans – non-covered			13,020				—				—			13,020
	Foreclosed real estate – covered			24,497				—				—			24,497
	Foreclosed real estate – non-covered			12,251				—				—			12,251
Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis	For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2014, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:
	($ in thousands)
	Description		Fair Value at December 31, 2014			Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs		General Range of Significant Unobservable Input Values
	Impaired loans – covered		$	5,220		Appraised value; PV of expected cash flows	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, ultimate collectability, and estimated costs to sell			0-10%
	Impaired loans – non-covered			20,512		Appraised value; PV of expected cash flows	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, ultimate collectability, and estimated costs to sell			0-10%
	Foreclosed real estate – covered			2,350		Appraised value; independent market prices	Discounts to reflect current market conditions and estimated costs to sell			0-10%
	Foreclosed real estate – non-covered			9,771		Appraised value; independent market prices	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, abbreviated holding period and estimated costs to sell			0-40%
	For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2013, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:
	($ in thousands)
	Description		Fair Value at December 31, 2013			Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs		General Range of Significant Unobservable Input Values
	Impaired loans – covered		$	15,284		Appraised value	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, ultimate collectability, and estimated costs to sell			0-10%
	Impaired loans – non-covered			13,020		Appraised value	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, ultimate collectability, and estimated costs to sell			0-37%
	Foreclosed real estate – covered			24,497		Appraised value	Discounts to reflect current market conditions and estimated costs to sell			0-10%
	Foreclosed real estate – non-covered			12,251		Appraised value	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, abbreviated holding period and estimated costs to sell			0-40%
Schedule of the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments	Fair value estimates as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 and limitations thereon are set forth below for the Company's financial instruments.  See Note 1(p) for a discussion of fair value methods and assumptions, as well as fair value information for off-balance sheet financial instruments.
				31-Dec-14								31-Dec-13
		Level in Fair Value Hierarchy		Carrying Amount				Estimated Fair Value				Carrying Amount			Estimated Fair Value
	($ in thousands)
	Cash and due from banks, noninterest-bearing	Level 1		$	81,068				81,068				83,881			83,881
	Due from banks, interest-bearing	Level 1			171,248				171,248				136,644			136,644
	Federal funds sold	Level 1			768				768				2,749			2,749
	Securities available for sale	Level 2			164,034				164,034				173,041			173,041
	Securities held to maturity	Level 2			178,687				182,411				53,995			56,700
	Presold mortgages in process of settlement	Level 1			6,019				6,019				5,422			5,422
	Total loans, net of allowance	Level 3			2,355,548				2,328,244				2,414,689			2,352,834
	Accrued interest receivable	Level 1			8,920				8,920				9,649			9,649
	FDIC indemnification asset	Level 3			22,569				21,856				48,622			47,032
	Bank-owned life insurance	Level 1			55,421				55,421				44,040			44,040
	Deposits	Level 2			2,695,906				2,696,153				2,751,019			2,752,375
	Borrowings	Level 2			116,394				105,407				46,394			34,795
	Accrued interest payable	Level 2			686				686				879			879

EquityBased_Compensation_Plans1

Equity-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Schedule of option pricing assumptions		2012
	Expected dividend yield		3.28	%
	Risk-free interest rate		1.64	%
	Expected life		10 years
	Expected volatility		41.82	%
Schedule of Company's stock options outstanding	The following table presents information regarding the activity since January 1, 2012 related to all of the Company's stock options outstanding:
		Options Outstanding
						Weighted-			Weighted-		Aggregate
		Number of				Average			Average		Intrinsic
		Shares				Exercise			Contractual		Value
						Price			Term (years)
	Balance at January 1, 2012		466,139			$	18.83
	Granted		75,000				9.76
	Exercised		−				−
	Forfeited		−				−
	Expired		(53,609	)			16.97
	Balance at December 31, 2012		487,530			$	17.64
	Granted		−				−
	Exercised		−				−
	Forfeited		−				−
	Expired		(94,872	)			17.36
	Balance at December 31, 2013		392,658			$	17.71
	Granted		−				−
	Exercised		(4,500	)			15.58				$	6,525
	Forfeited		(75,000	)			9.76
	Expired		(134,056	)			21.1
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		179,102			$	18.55			2.14	$	239,611
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014		179,102			$	18.55			2.14	$	239,611
Schedule of information about the stock options outstanding	The following table summarizes information about the stock options outstanding at December 31, 2014:
		Options Outstanding							Options Exercisable
					Weighted-		Weighted-		Number		Weighted-
		Number					Average
	Range of	Outstanding			Average		Exercise		Exercisable		Average
	Exercise Prices	at 12/31/14					Price
					Remaining				at 12/31/14		Exercise
					Contractual Life						Price
	$13.27 to $15.48		22,500		4		$	14.35		22,500	$	14.35
	$15.48 to $17.70		72,602		2.4			16.62		72,602		16.62
	$17.70 to $19.91		20,250		2.2			19.61		20,250		19.61
	$19.91 to $22.12		63,750		1.1			21.89		63,750		21.89
			179,102		2.1		$	18.55		179,102	$	18.55
Schedule of outstanding restricted stock	The following table presents information regarding the activity during 2012, 2013, and 2014 related to the Company's outstanding restricted stock:
		Long-Term Restricted Stock
				Weighted-
	Number of			Average
	Units			Grant-Date
				Fair Value
	Nonvested at January 1, 2012		7,259			$	14.54
	Granted during the period		49,559				9.99
	Vested during the period		-				-
	Forfeited or expired during the period		(2,474	)			12.55
	Nonvested at December 31, 2012		54,344			$	10.48
	Granted during the period		-				-
	Vested during the period		(6,163	)			14.54
	Forfeited or expired during the period		(2,807	)			10.96
	Nonvested at December 31, 2013		45,374			$	9.9
	Granted during the period		15,657				17.77
	Vested during the period		(15,812	)			15.46
	Forfeited or expired during the period		-				-
	Nonvested at December 31, 2014		45,219			$	10.68

Regulatory_Restrictions_Tables

Regulatory Restrictions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Regulatory Restrictions [Abstract]
Schedule of capital ratios
												To Be Well Capitalized
							For Capital					Under Prompt Corrective
		Actual					Adequacy Purposes					Action Provisions
	($ in thousands)	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
							(must equal or exceed)					(must equal or exceed)
	As of December 31, 2014
	Total Capital Ratio
	Company	$	393,480		17.6	%	$	178,811		8	%	$	N/A		N/A
	Bank		391,216		17.52	%		178,679		8	%		223,348		10	%
	Tier I Capital Ratio
	Company		365,384		16.35	%		89,406		4	%		N/A		N/A
	Bank		363,141		16.26	%		89,339		4	%		134,009		6	%
	Leverage Ratio
	Company		365,384		11.61	%		125,856		4	%		N/A		N/A
	Bank		363,141		11.55	%		125,784		4	%		157,229		5	%
	As of December 31, 2013
	Total Capital Ratio
	Company	$	374,480		16.79	%	$	178,270		8	%	$	N/A		N/A
	Bank		371,765		16.69	%		178,128		8	%		222,661		10	%
	Tier I Capital Ratio
	Company		346,353		15.53	%		89,135		4	%		N/A		N/A
	Bank		343,659		15.42	%		89,064		4	%		133,596		6	%
	Leverage Ratio
	Company		346,353		11.18	%		123,959		4	%		N/A		N/A
	Bank		343,659		11.1	%		123,878		4	%		154,847		5	%

Supplementary_Income_Statement1

Supplementary Income Statement Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Supplementary Income Statement Information [Abstract]
Schedule of components of other noninterest income/expense	Components of other noninterest income/expense exceeding 1% of total income for any of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 are as follows:
	($ in thousands)	2014			2013		2012
	Other service charges, commissions, and fees – debit card interchange income	$	6,137			5,637		5,262
	Other service charges, commissions, and fees – other interchange income		1,786			1,402		1,213
	Other operating expenses – interchange expense		1,728			2,508		2,416
	Other operating expenses – stationery and supplies		1,710			2,078		2,240
	Other operating expenses – telephone and data line expense		1,990			1,489		1,683
	Other operating expenses – FDIC insurance expense		3,988			2,618		2,678
	Other operating expenses – data processing expense		1,654			-		-
	Other operating expenses – dues and subscriptions		1,716			1,580		1,028
	Other operating expenses – repossession and collection – non-covered		2,092			2,216		3,107
	Other operating expenses – repossession and collection – covered, net of FDIC reimbursements		(1,045	)		726		1,642
	Other operating expenses – outside consultants		1,663			2,460		1,916
	Other operating expenses – legal and audit		1,955			1,204		1,722
	Other operating expenses – severance pay		512			1,895		500

Condensed_Parent_Company_Infor1

Condensed Parent Company Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Parent Company Information [Abstract]
Condensed financial data for First Bancorp (parent company only) CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS	Condensed financial data for First Bancorp (parent company only) follows:
	CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS	As of December 31,
	($ in thousands)	2014			2013
	Assets
	Cash on deposit with bank subsidiary	$	4,272			4,208
	Investment in wholly-owned subsidiaries, at equity		430,436			414,212
	Premises and Equipment		7			7
	Other assets		1,641			1,659
	Total assets	$	436,356			420,086
	Liabilities and shareholders' equity
	Trust preferred securities	$	46,394			46,394
	Other liabilities		2,263			1,770
	Total liabilities		48,657			48,164
	Shareholders' equity		387,699			371,922
	Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	436,356			420,086
Condensed financial data for First Bancorp (parent company only) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME	Year Ended December 31,
	($ in thousands)	2014				2013			2012
	Dividends from wholly-owned subsidiaries	$	9,000				10,500			10,000
	Earnings (losses) of wholly-owned subsidiaries, net of dividends		18,343				12,102			(31,493	)
	Interest expense		(1,007	)			(1,025	)		(1,111	)
	All other income and expenses, net		(1,340	)			(878	)		(802	)
	Net income (loss)		24,996				20,699			(23,406	)
	Preferred stock dividends		(868	)			(895	)		(2,809	)
	Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	24,128				19,804			(26,215	)
Condensed financial data for First Bancorp (parent company only) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS	Year Ended December 31,
	($ in thousands)	2014				2013			2012
	Operating Activities:
	Net income (loss)	$	24,996				20,699			(23,406	)
	Equity in undistributed (earnings) losses of subsidiaries		(18,343	)			(12,102	)		21,493
	Dividend from subsidiaries in excess of earnings		─				─			10,000
	Decrease in other assets		23				─			26
	Increase (decrease) in other liabilities		489				(217	)		199
	Total – operating activities		7,165				8,380			8,312
	Investing Activities:
	Downstream cash investment in subsidiary		─				─			(33,850	)
	Total – investing activities		─				─			(33,850	)
	Financing Activities:
	Payment of preferred and common cash dividends		(7,171	)			(7,507	)		(8,463	)
	Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock		─				─			7,287
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock		70				─			26,727
	Repurchases of common stock		─				─			(2	)
	Total - financing activities		(7,101	)			(7,507	)		25,549
	Net increase in cash		64				873			11
	Cash, beginning of year		4,208				3,335			3,324
	Cash, end of year	$	4,272				4,208			3,335

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Loans held for sale			$30.40
Other investments	2.2	2.3
Loss claimed incurred to be reimbursed	6.9	12.6
Stock options [Member]
Number of anti-dilutive securities	93,000	388,813
Stock options - Improbability of Vesting [Member]
Number of anti-dilutive securities	75,000	75,000

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Basic EPS
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$24,128	$19,804	($26,215)
Shares (denominator)	19,699,801	19,675,597	17,049,513
Basic EPS	$1.22	$1.01	($1.54)
Effect of Dilutive Securities Income (numerator)	233	233
Effect of Dilutive Securities Shares (denominator)	734,206	728,706
Diluted EPS per common share
Income (numerator)	$24,361	$20,037	($26,215)
Shares (denominator)	20,434,007	20,404,303	17,049,513
Diluted EPS per common share	$1.19	$0.98	($1.54)

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale	($691)	($2,021)	$3,290
Deferred tax asset (liability)	270	789	-1,283
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale	-421	-1,232	2,007
Additional pension asset (liability)	-257	5,135	-3,579
Deferred tax asset (liability)	100	-2,003	1,396
Net additional pension asset (liability)	-157	3,132	-2,183
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	($578)	$1,900	($176)

Summary_of_Significant_Account6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities Available for Sale
Beginning balance at January 1, 2013	($1,232)	$2,007
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	1,290	-2,914
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	-479	-325
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	811	-3,239
Ending balance at December 31, 2013	-421	-1,232	2,007
Additional Pension Asset (Liability)
Beginning balance at January 1, 2013	3,132	-2,183
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-3,154	5,346
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	-135	-31
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	-3,289	5,315
Ending balance at December 31, 2013	-157	3,132	-2,183
Total
Beginning balance at January 1, 2013	1,900	-176
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-1,864	2,432
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	-614	-356
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	-2,478	2,076	8,506
Ending balance at December 31, 2013	($578)	$1,900	($176)

Acquisition_Narrative_Details

Acquisition (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2013	Aug. 24, 2012
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Name of purchased branch	Four Oaks Bank & Trust Company	Gateway Bank & Trust Co.
Date of acquisition	22-Mar-13	24-Aug-12
Assumption of branch deposits	$57,000,000	$9,000,000
Deposit premium of the branch	586,000	107,000
Performing loans acquired	$16,000,000

Securities_Narrative_Details

Securities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Securities [Abstract]
Collateralized mortage obligations, amortized cost	$108,000	$192,000
Collateralized mortage obligations, fair value	111,000	200,000
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, cost	6,016,000	3,894,000
Investment securities, pledged as collateral for public deposits	100,113,000	79,838,000
Sales of investment securities	47,473,000	12,908,000	9,641,000
Net realized gains of investment securities	786,000	525,000	439,000
Net realized gain on the call of municipal securities		$7,000	$200,000

Securities_Summary_of_Book_Val

Securities (Summary of Book Values and Fair Values of Investment Securities) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Securities available for sale:
Amortized Cost	$164,724	$175,061
Fair Value	164,034	173,041
Unrealized Gain	830	1,531
Unrealized (losses)	-1,520	-3,551
Securities held to maturity:
Amortized Cost	178,687	53,995
Fair Value	182,411	56,700
Unrealized Gain	3,832	2,709
Unrealized (losses)	-108	-4
US Government-sponsored enterprises securities [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Amortized Cost	27,546	18,432
Fair Value	27,521	18,245
Unrealized Gain	33	32
Unrealized (losses)	-58	-219
Mortgage-backed securities [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Amortized Cost	130,073	148,646
Fair Value	129,510	147,187
Unrealized Gain	751	1,415
Unrealized (losses)	-1,314	-2,874
Securities held to maturity:
Amortized Cost	124,924
Fair Value	124,861
Unrealized Gain	45
Unrealized (losses)	-108
Corporate bonds [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Amortized Cost	1,000	3,999
Fair Value	865	3,598
Unrealized Gain		44
Unrealized (losses)	-135	-445
Equities [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Amortized Cost	6,105	3,984
Fair Value	6,138	4,011
Unrealized Gain	46	40
Unrealized (losses)	-13	-13
States and local governments [Member]
Securities held to maturity:
Amortized Cost	53,763	53,995
Fair Value	57,550	56,700
Unrealized Gain	3,787	2,709
Unrealized (losses)		($4)

Securities_Schedule_of_Informa

Securities (Schedule of Information Regarding Securities with Unrealized Losses) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for Less than 12 Months
Total temporarily impaired securities Fair Value	$75,474	$78,141
Total temporarily impaired securities Unrealized Losses	329	1,898
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for More than 12 Months
Total temporarily impaired securities Fair Value	37,392	18,556
Total temporarily impaired securities Unrealized Losses	1,299	1,657
Total temporarily impaired securities Fair Value	112,866	96,697
Total temporarily impaired securities Unrealized Losses	1,628	3,555
US Government-sponsored enterprises securities [Member]
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for Less than 12 Months
AFS Fair Value	5,489	12,212
AFS Unrealized Losses	11	219
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for More than 12 Months
AFS Fair Value	2,953
AFS Unrealized Losses	47
Total temporarily impaired securities Fair Value	8,442	12,212
Total temporarily impaired securities Unrealized Losses	58	219
Mortgage-backed securities [Member]
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for Less than 12 Months
AFS Fair Value	69,985	64,937
AFS Unrealized Losses	318	1,675
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for More than 12 Months
AFS Fair Value	33,557	17,979
AFS Unrealized Losses	1,104	1,199
Total temporarily impaired securities Fair Value	103,542	82,916
Total temporarily impaired securities Unrealized Losses	1,422	2,874
Corporate bonds [Member]
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for Less than 12 Months
AFS Fair Value
AFS Unrealized Losses
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for More than 12 Months
AFS Fair Value	865	555
AFS Unrealized Losses	135	445
Total temporarily impaired securities Fair Value	865	555
Total temporarily impaired securities Unrealized Losses	135	445
Equities [Member]
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for Less than 12 Months
AFS Fair Value
AFS Unrealized Losses
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for More than 12 Months
AFS Fair Value	17	22
AFS Unrealized Losses	13	13
Total temporarily impaired securities Fair Value	17	22
Total temporarily impaired securities Unrealized Losses	13	13
States and local governments [Member]
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for Less than 12 Months
HTM Fair Value		992
HTM Unrealized Losses		4
Securities in an Unrealized Loss Position for More than 12 Months
HTM Fair Value
HTM Unrealized Losses
Total temporarily impaired securities Fair Value		992
Total temporarily impaired securities Unrealized Losses		$4

Securities_Schedule_of_Book_Va

Securities (Schedule of Book Values and Fair Values of Investment Securities by Contractual Maturity) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Securities Available for Sale - Amortized Cost
Due within one year
Due after one year but within five years	27,546
Due after five years but within ten years
Due after ten years	1,000
Mortgage-backed securities	130,073
Total debt securities	158,619
Equity securities	6,105
Total securities	164,724	175,061
Securities Available for Sale - Fair Value
Due within one year
Due after one year but within five years	27,521
Due after five years but within ten years
Due after ten years	865
Mortgage-backed securities	129,510
Total debt securities	157,896
Equity securities	6,138
Total securities	164,034	173,041
Securities Held to Maturity - Amortized Cost
Due within one year	100
Due after one year but within five years	10,829
Due after five years but within ten years	38,385
Due after ten years	4,449
Mortgage-backed securities	124,924
Total debt securities	178,687	53,995
Total securities	178,687
Securities Held to Maturity - Fair Value
Due within one year	103
Due after one year but within five years	11,539
Due after five years but within ten years	41,190
Due after ten years	4,718
Mortgage-backed securities	124,861
Total debt securities	182,411
Securities held to maturity	$182,411	$56,700

Loans_and_Asset_Quality_Inform2

Loans and Asset Quality Information (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 02, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014
	item
Number of loss share agreements expired	1
Total Covered Loans - Carrying Value		$127,594,000	$210,309,000
Foreclosed real estate - covered		2,350,000	24,497,000
Nonaccrual loans		60,574,000	79,155,000
Transfers to non-covered loans due to expiration of loss-share agreement		-38,987,000
Unamortized premiums on loans		0	98,000
Loans pledged as collateral		1,900,000,000	1,800,000,000
Loans to officers and directors		5,300,000	4,200,000
Additions to loans, officers and directors		2,300,000
Repayments of loans, officers and directors		1,200,000
Accretion of loan discount		16,009,000	20,200,000
Percentage of loan discount accretion		80.00%
Payments that exceeded the initial carrying amount on purchased impaired loans		179,000	62,000
Contractual balance of nonaccrual loans		16,000,000	60,400,000
Restructured Loans [Member]
Interest Income		3,045,000	2,674,000	2,392,000
Interest income, actually collected		2,003,000	1,681,000	1,179,000
Nonaccrual Loans [Member]
Interest Income		4,115,000	5,262,000	7,689,000
Interest income, actually collected		1,176,000	1,414,000	2,824,000
Special Mention Loans (Grade 5) [Member]
Total Covered Loans - Carrying Value		10,503,000	8,857,000
Classified [Member]
Total Covered Loans - Carrying Value		20,613,000	47,010,000
Nonaccrual Loans [Member]
Total Covered Loans - Carrying Value		10,508,000	37,217,000
Purchased Nonimpaired Loans [Member]
Loan discount on loans		17,598,000
Purchased Nonperfoming Loans [Member]
Loan discount on loans		3,239,000
Non-covered [Member]
Nonaccrual loans		50,066,000	41,938,000
Transfers to non-covered loans due to expiration of loss-share agreement	9,700,000
Restructured Loans [Member]
Transfers to non-covered loans due to expiration of loss-share agreement	2,100,000
Foreclosed Real Estate - Covered [Member]
Transfers to non-covered loans due to expiration of loss-share agreement	3,000,000
Covered Loss Sharing Subsequent Change to Noncovered [Member]
Total Covered Loans - Carrying Value					39,700,000
Foreclosed real estate - covered					3,000,000
Nonaccrual loans					9,700,000
Restructured loans - accruing					2,100,000
Transfer of allowance of loan losses from covered to non-covered	1,700,000
Total loans transferred to non-covered status					39,700,000
Covered Loss Sharing Subsequent Change to Noncovered [Member] | Special Mention Loans (Grade 5) [Member]
Total Covered Loans - Carrying Value					2,800,000
Covered Loss Sharing Subsequent Change to Noncovered [Member] | Classified [Member]
Total Covered Loans - Carrying Value					5,500,000
Covered Loss Sharing Subsequent Change to Noncovered [Member] | Nonaccrual Loans [Member]
Total Covered Loans - Carrying Value					$9,700,000

Loans_and_Asset_Quality_Inform3

Loans and Asset Quality Information (Summary of Major Categories of Total Loans Outstanding) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
All loans (non-covered and covered):
Amount of loans	$2,395,228	$2,462,266
Percentage of Loans	100.00%	100.00%
Unamortized net deferred loan costs	946	928
Loans, total	2,396,174	2,463,194
Commercial, financial and agricultural [Member]
All loans (non-covered and covered):
Amount of loans	160,878	168,469
Percentage of Loans	7.00%	7.00%
Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
All loans (non-covered and covered):
Amount of loans	288,148	305,246
Percentage of Loans	12.00%	12.00%
Real estate mortgage residential (1-4 family) first mortgages [Member]
All loans (non-covered and covered):
Amount of loans	789,871	838,862
Percentage of Loans	33.00%	34.00%
Real estate mortgage home equity loans/lines of credit [Member]
All loans (non-covered and covered):
Amount of loans	223,500	227,907
Percentage of Loans	9.00%	9.00%
Real estate mortgage commercial and other [Member]
All loans (non-covered and covered):
Amount of loans	882,127	855,249
Percentage of Loans	37.00%	35.00%
Installment loans to individual [Member]
All loans (non-covered and covered):
Amount of loans	$50,704	$66,533
Percentage of Loans	2.00%	3.00%

Loans_and_Asset_Quality_Inform4

Loans and Asset Quality Information (Summary of Major Categories of Non-Covered Loans Outstanding) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Non-covered loans:
Total loans	$2,267,634	$2,251,957
Percentage of Loans	100.00%	100.00%
Unamortized net deferred loan costs	946	928
Loans - non-covered	2,268,580	2,252,885
Commercial, financial and agricultural [Member]
Non-covered loans:
Total loans	159,195	164,195
Percentage of Loans	7.00%	7.00%
Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Non-covered loans:
Total loans	282,604	273,412
Percentage of Loans	13.00%	12.00%
Real estate mortgage residential (1-4 family) first mortgages [Member]
Non-covered loans:
Total loans	700,101	730,712
Percentage of Loans	31.00%	32.00%
Real estate mortgage home equity loans/lines of credit [Member]
Non-covered loans:
Total loans	210,697	213,016
Percentage of Loans	9.00%	10.00%
Real estate mortgage commercial and other [Member]
Non-covered loans:
Total loans	864,333	804,621
Percentage of Loans	38.00%	36.00%
Installment loans to individual [Member]
Non-covered loans:
Total loans	$50,704	$66,001
Percentage of Loans	2.00%	3.00%

Loans_and_Asset_Quality_Inform5

Loans and Asset Quality Information (Schedule of Carrying Amount of Covered Loans) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Covered loans:
Impaired Purchased Loans - Carrying Value	$1,950	$3,142
Impaired Purchased Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance	5,183	6,263
Nonimpaired Purchased Loans - Carrying Value	125,644	207,167
Nonimpaired Purchased Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance	145,698	261,497
Total Covered Loans - Carrying Value	127,594	210,309
Total Covered Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance	150,881	267,760
Commercial, financial and agricultural [Member]
Covered loans:
Impaired Purchased Loans - Carrying Value	66	75
Impaired Purchased Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance	123	136
Nonimpaired Purchased Loans - Carrying Value	1,617	4,199
Nonimpaired Purchased Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance	1,661	5,268
Total Covered Loans - Carrying Value	1,683	4,274
Total Covered Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance	1,784	5,404
Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Covered loans:
Impaired Purchased Loans - Carrying Value	309	325
Impaired Purchased Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance	534	564
Nonimpaired Purchased Loans - Carrying Value	5,235	31,509
Nonimpaired Purchased Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance	6,471	47,792
Total Covered Loans - Carrying Value	5,544	31,834
Total Covered Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance	7,005	48,356
Real estate mortgage residential (1-4 family) first mortgages [Member]
Covered loans:
Impaired Purchased Loans - Carrying Value	362	575
Impaired Purchased Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance	1,298	1,500
Nonimpaired Purchased Loans - Carrying Value	89,408	107,575
Nonimpaired Purchased Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance	104,678	126,882
Total Covered Loans - Carrying Value	89,770	108,150
Total Covered Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance	105,976	128,382
Real estate mortgage home equity loans/lines of credit [Member]
Covered loans:
Impaired Purchased Loans - Carrying Value	12	14
Impaired Purchased Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance	19	21
Nonimpaired Purchased Loans - Carrying Value	12,791	14,877
Nonimpaired Purchased Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance	15,099	18,318
Total Covered Loans - Carrying Value	12,803	14,891
Total Covered Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance	15,118	18,339
Real estate mortgage commercial and other [Member]
Covered loans:
Impaired Purchased Loans - Carrying Value	1,201	2,153
Impaired Purchased Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance	3,209	4,042
Nonimpaired Purchased Loans - Carrying Value	16,593	48,475
Nonimpaired Purchased Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance	17,789	62,630
Total Covered Loans - Carrying Value	17,794	50,628
Total Covered Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance	20,998	66,672
Installment loans to individual [Member]
Covered loans:
Impaired Purchased Loans - Carrying Value
Impaired Purchased Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance
Nonimpaired Purchased Loans - Carrying Value		532
Nonimpaired Purchased Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance		607
Total Covered Loans - Carrying Value		532
Total Covered Loans - Unpaid Principal Balance		$607

Loans_and_Asset_Quality_Inform6

Loans and Asset Quality Information (Schedule of Covered Purchased Nonimpaired Loans) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Covered purchased nonimpaired loans:
Carrying amount of nonimpaired covered loans, beginning balance	$207,167	$277,489
Principal repayments	-50,183	-63,588
Transfers to foreclosed real estate	-5,061	-13,977
Transfers to non-covered loans due to expiration of loss-share agreement	-38,987
Loan charge-offs	-3,301	-12,957
Accretion of loan discount	16,009	20,200
Balance, ending, carrying value	$125,644	$207,167

Loans_and_Asset_Quality_Inform7

Loans and Asset Quality Information (Schedule of Applied Cost Recovery Method of Purchased Impaired Loans) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Purchased impaired loans (substantially all of which are covered loans)
Balance, beginning, carrying value	$3,142	$4,825
Change due to payments received	-826	-270
Transfer to foreclosed real estate		-1,316
Change due to loan charge-off	-31	-96
Other	312	-1
Balance, ending, carrying value	2,597	3,142
Contractual Principal Receivable [Member]
Purchased impaired loans (substantially all of which are covered loans)
Balance, beginning, contractual principal	6,263	8,815
Change due to payments received	-599	-301
Transfer to foreclosed real estate		-2,100
Change due to loan charge-off	-2	-150
Other	197	-1
Balance, ending, contractual principal	5,859	6,263
Fair Value Adjustment Write Down [Member]
Purchased impaired loans (substantially all of which are covered loans)
Balance, beginning, FMV	3,121	3,990
Change due to payments received	227	-31
Transfer to foreclosed real estate		-784
Change due to loan charge-off	29	-54
Other	-115
Balance, ending, FMV	$3,262	$3,121

Loans_and_Asset_Quality_Inform8

Loans and Asset Quality Information (Summary of Nonperforming Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSET QUALITY DATA
Nonaccrual loans	$60,574		$79,155
Foreclosed real estate - non-covered	9,771		12,251
Foreclosed real estate - covered	2,350		24,497
Total nonperforming assets	114,011		152,588
Non-covered nonperforming Assets [Member] [Member]
ASSET QUALITY DATA
Nonaccrual loans	50,066	[1]	41,938	[1]
Restructured loans - accruing	35,493	[1]	27,776	[1]
Accruing loans > 90 days past due		[1]		[1]
Total nonperforming loans	85,559	[1]	69,714	[1]
Foreclosed real estate - non-covered	9,771	[1]	12,251	[1]
Total nonperforming assets	95,330	[1]	81,965	[1]
Covered nonperforming Assets [Member]
ASSET QUALITY DATA
Nonaccrual loans	10,508	[1],[2]	37,217	[1],[2]
Restructured loans - accruing	5,823	[1]	8,909	[1]
Accruing loans > 90 days past due		[1]		[1]
Total nonperforming loans	16,331	[1]	46,126	[1]
Foreclosed real estate - covered	2,350	[1]	24,497	[1]
Total nonperforming assets	$18,681	[1]	$70,623	[1]
[1]	On July 1, 2014, approximately $9.7 million of nonaccrual loans, $2.1 million accruing restructured loans and $3.0 million of foreclosed real estate were transferred from covered to noncovered status upon a scheduled expiration of a FDIC loss-share agreement.
[2]	At December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the contractual balance of the nonaccrual loans covered by FDIC loss share agreements was $16.0 million and $60.4 million, respectively.

Loans_and_Asset_Quality_Inform9

Loans and Asset Quality Information (Schedule of Nonaccrual Loans) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	$60,574	$79,155
Commercial Unsecured [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	188	260
Commercial Secured [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	2,927	2,776
Secured by Inventory and Accounts Receivable [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	557	1,327
Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	9,031	21,557
Real estate residential, farmland and mutli-family [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	32,244	30,158
Real estate home equity lines of credit [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	2,851	2,535
Real estate commercial [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	12,271	20,214
Consumer [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	505	328
Non-covered [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	50,066	41,938
Non-covered [Member] | Commercial Unsecured [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	187	222
Non-covered [Member] | Commercial Secured [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	2,927	2,662
Non-covered [Member] | Secured by Inventory and Accounts Receivable [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	454	545
Non-covered [Member] | Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	7,891	8,055
Non-covered [Member] | Real estate residential, farmland and mutli-family [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	24,459	17,814
Non-covered [Member] | Real estate home equity lines of credit [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	2,573	2,200
Non-covered [Member] | Real estate commercial [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	11,070	10,115
Non-covered [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	505	325
Covered [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	10,508	37,217
Covered [Member] | Commercial Unsecured [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	1	38
Covered [Member] | Commercial Secured [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans		114
Covered [Member] | Secured by Inventory and Accounts Receivable [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	103	782
Covered [Member] | Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	1,140	13,502
Covered [Member] | Real estate residential, farmland and mutli-family [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	7,785	12,344
Covered [Member] | Real estate home equity lines of credit [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	278	335
Covered [Member] | Real estate commercial [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans	1,201	10,099
Covered [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Company's nonaccrual loans:
Nonaccrual loans		$3

Recovered_Sheet1

Loans and Asset Quality Information (Schedule of Analysis of Payment Status of Loans) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Analysis of the payment status of loans
30-59 Days Past Due	$24,849	$26,338
60-89 Days Past Due	6,433	6,819
Nonaccrual loans	60,574	79,155
Current	2,303,372	2,349,954
Total loans	2,268,580	2,252,885
Total Covered Loans - Carrying Value	127,594	210,309
Loans	2,396,174	2,463,194
Commercial Unsecured [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
Nonaccrual loans	188	260
Commercial Secured [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
Nonaccrual loans	2,927	2,776
Secured by Inventory and Accounts Receivable [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
Nonaccrual loans	557	1,327
Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
Nonaccrual loans	9,031	21,557
Real estate residential, farmland and mutli-family [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
Nonaccrual loans	32,244	30,158
Real estate home equity lines of credit [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
Nonaccrual loans	2,851	2,535
Real estate commercial [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
Nonaccrual loans	12,271	20,214
Consumer [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
Nonaccrual loans	505	328
Non-covered [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
30-59 Days Past Due	20,464	21,159
60-89 Days Past Due	5,469	6,051
Nonaccrual loans	50,066	41,938
Current	2,191,635	2,182,809
Total loans	2,267,634	2,251,957
Non-covered [Member] | Commercial Unsecured [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
30-59 Days Past Due	191	347
60-89 Days Past Due	35	94
Nonaccrual loans	187	222
Current	36,871	36,352
Total loans	37,284	37,015
Non-covered [Member] | Commercial Secured [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
30-59 Days Past Due	1,003	1,233
60-89 Days Past Due	373	462
Nonaccrual loans	2,927	2,662
Current	102,671	117,923
Total loans	106,974	122,280
Non-covered [Member] | Secured by Inventory and Accounts Receivable [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
30-59 Days Past Due	30	438
60-89 Days Past Due	225	767
Nonaccrual loans	454	545
Current	21,761	19,426
Total loans	22,470	21,176
Non-covered [Member] | Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
30-59 Days Past Due	1,950	2,304
60-89 Days Past Due	139	1,391
Nonaccrual loans	7,891	8,055
Current	247,535	232,920
Total loans	257,515	244,670
Non-covered [Member] | Real estate residential, farmland and mutli-family [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
30-59 Days Past Due	11,272	11,682
60-89 Days Past Due	3,218	2,631
Nonaccrual loans	24,459	17,814
Current	807,884	837,260
Total loans	846,833	869,387
Non-covered [Member] | Real estate home equity lines of credit [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
30-59 Days Past Due	1,585	1,465
60-89 Days Past Due	352	305
Nonaccrual loans	2,573	2,200
Current	194,067	194,157
Total loans	198,577	198,127
Non-covered [Member] | Real estate commercial [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
30-59 Days Past Due	3,738	3,196
60-89 Days Past Due	996	214
Nonaccrual loans	11,070	10,115
Current	738,981	696,081
Total loans	754,785	709,606
Non-covered [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
30-59 Days Past Due	695	494
60-89 Days Past Due	131	187
Nonaccrual loans	505	325
Current	41,865	48,690
Total loans	43,196	49,696
Covered [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
30-59 Days Past Due	4,385	5,179
60-89 Days Past Due	964	768
Nonaccrual loans	10,508	37,217
Current	111,737	167,145
Total Covered Loans - Carrying Value	127,594	210,309
Covered [Member] | Commercial Unsecured [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
Nonaccrual loans	1	38
Covered [Member] | Commercial Secured [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
Nonaccrual loans		114
Covered [Member] | Secured by Inventory and Accounts Receivable [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
Nonaccrual loans	103	782
Covered [Member] | Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
Nonaccrual loans	1,140	13,502
Covered [Member] | Real estate residential, farmland and mutli-family [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
Nonaccrual loans	7,785	12,344
Covered [Member] | Real estate home equity lines of credit [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
Nonaccrual loans	278	335
Covered [Member] | Real estate commercial [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
Nonaccrual loans	1,201	10,099
Covered [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Analysis of the payment status of loans
Nonaccrual loans		$3

Recovered_Sheet2

Loans and Asset Quality Information (Schedule of Activity in Allowance for Loan Losses for Non-Covered Loans) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Provisions	$10,195	$30,616	$79,672
Loans receivable:
Ending balance - total	2,395,228	2,462,266
Unamortized net deferred loan costs	946	928
Total non-covered loans	2,268,580	2,252,885
Non-covered [Member]
Beginning balance	44,263	41,643
Charge-offs	-16,288	-19,383
Recoveries	1,546	3,737
Transfers from covered category	1,737
Provisions	7,087	18,266
Ending balance	38,345	44,263
Ending balances: Allowance for loan losses
Individually evaluated for impairment	2,477	2,559
Collectively evaluated for impairment	35,868	41,704
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Loans receivable:
Ending balance - total	2,267,634	2,251,957
Unamortized net deferred loan costs	946	923
Total non-covered loans	2,267,634	2,251,957
Ending balances: Loans
Individually evaluated for impairment	53,531	44,649
Collectively evaluated for impairment	2,213,456	2,207,308
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	647
Commercial, financial and agricultural [Member]
Beginning balance	7,432	4,687
Charge-offs	-4,039	-4,418
Recoveries	140	299
Transfers from covered category	36
Provisions	4,822	6,864
Ending balance	8,391	7,432
Ending balances: Allowance for loan losses
Individually evaluated for impairment	211	202
Collectively evaluated for impairment	8,180	7,230
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Loans receivable:
Ending balance - total	160,878	168,469
Ending balances: Loans
Individually evaluated for impairment	784	582
Collectively evaluated for impairment	165,944	179,889
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Commercial, financial and agricultural [Member] | Non-covered [Member]
Loans receivable:
Ending balance - total	166,728	180,471
Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Beginning balance	12,966	12,856
Charge-offs	-2,148	-2,739
Recoveries	398	743
Transfers from covered category	813
Provisions	-5,559	2,106
Ending balance	6,470	12,966
Ending balances: Allowance for loan losses
Individually evaluated for impairment	415	544
Collectively evaluated for impairment	6,055	12,422
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Loans receivable:
Ending balance - total	288,148	305,246
Ending balances: Loans
Individually evaluated for impairment	7,991	8,027
Collectively evaluated for impairment	249,524	236,643
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member] | Non-covered [Member]
Loans receivable:
Ending balance - total	257,515	244,670
Real estate residential, farmland and mutli-family [Member]
Beginning balance	15,142	14,082
Charge-offs	-4,417	-3,732
Recoveries	331	753
Transfers from covered category	51
Provisions	-1,387	4,039
Ending balance	9,720	15,142
Ending balances: Allowance for loan losses
Individually evaluated for impairment	1,686	1,162
Collectively evaluated for impairment	8,034	13,980
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Ending balances: Loans
Individually evaluated for impairment	24,010	19,111
Collectively evaluated for impairment	822,823	850,276
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Real estate residential, farmland and mutli-family [Member] | Non-covered [Member]
Loans receivable:
Ending balance - total	846,833	869,387
Total non-covered loans	846,833	869,387
Real estate home equity lines of credit [Member]
Beginning balance	1,838	1,884
Charge-offs	-912	-1,314
Recoveries	45	87
Transfers from covered category
Provisions	2,760	1,181
Ending balance	3,731	1,838
Ending balances: Allowance for loan losses
Individually evaluated for impairment		1
Collectively evaluated for impairment	3,731	1,837
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Ending balances: Loans
Individually evaluated for impairment	476	22
Collectively evaluated for impairment	198,101	198,105
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Real estate home equity lines of credit [Member] | Non-covered [Member]
Loans receivable:
Ending balance - total	198,577	198,127
Total non-covered loans	198,577	198,127
Real estate mortgage commercial and other [Member]
Beginning balance	5,524	5,247
Charge-offs	-3,048	-4,346
Recoveries	181	1,381
Transfers from covered category	833
Provisions	5,555	3,242
Ending balance	9,045	5,524
Ending balances: Allowance for loan losses
Individually evaluated for impairment	165	649
Collectively evaluated for impairment	8,880	4,875
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Loans receivable:
Ending balance - total	882,127	855,249
Ending balances: Loans
Individually evaluated for impairment	20,263	16,894
Collectively evaluated for impairment	733,875	692,712
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	647
Real estate mortgage commercial and other [Member] | Non-covered [Member]
Loans receivable:
Ending balance - total	754,785	709,606
Consumer [Member]
Beginning balance	1,513	1,939
Charge-offs	-1,724	-2,174
Recoveries	451	474
Transfers from covered category	4
Provisions	597	1,274
Ending balance	841	1,513
Ending balances: Allowance for loan losses
Individually evaluated for impairment		1
Collectively evaluated for impairment	841	1,512
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Ending balances: Loans
Individually evaluated for impairment	7	13
Collectively evaluated for impairment	43,189	49,683
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Consumer [Member] | Non-covered [Member]
Loans receivable:
Ending balance - total	43,196	49,696
Total non-covered loans	43,196	49,696
Unallocated [Member]
Beginning balance	-152	948
Charge-offs		-660
Recoveries
Transfers from covered category
Provisions	299	-440
Ending balance	147	-152
Ending balances: Allowance for loan losses
Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment	147	-152
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Ending balances: Loans
Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
Unallocated [Member] | Non-covered [Member]
Loans receivable:
Ending balance - total

Recovered_Sheet3

Loans and Asset Quality Information (Schedule of Activity in Allowance for Loan Losses for Covered Loans) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Provisions	$10,195	$30,616	$79,672
Loans receivable:
Ending balance - total	127,594	210,309
Covered [Member]
Beginning balance	4,242	4,759
Charge-offs	-6,948	-13,053
Recoveries	3,616	186
Transferred to non-covered	-1,737
Provisions	3,108	12,350
Ending balance	2,281	4,242
Ending balances: Allowance for loan losses
Individually evaluated for impairment	1,161	3,112
Collectively evaluated for impairment	1,046	1,105
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	74	25
Loans receivable:
Ending balance - total	127,594	210,309
Ending balances: Loans
Individually evaluated for impairment	11,484	43,107
Collectively evaluated for impairment	114,160	164,060
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	$1,950	$3,142

Recovered_Sheet4

Loans and Asset Quality Information (Schedule of Impaired Loans) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Loans with no related allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Recorded Investment	$42,069	$46,663
Imapired loans with no related allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance	51,585	69,129
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	43,613	56,864
Loans with an allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with allowance - Recorded Investment	25,426	44,112
Impaired loans with allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance	28,504	51,671
Impaired loans with related allowance - Related Allowance	3,706	5,692
Impaired loans with related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	31,557	38,349
Non-covered [Member]
Loans with no related allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Recorded Investment	33,972	17,605
Imapired loans with no related allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance	39,504	20,344
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	26,627	17,649
Loans with an allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with allowance - Recorded Investment	20,206	27,044
Impaired loans with allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance	22,785	29,304
Impaired loans with related allowance - Related Allowance	2,477	2,559
Impaired loans with related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	23,044	24,006
Non-covered [Member] | Commercial Unsecured [Member]
Loans with no related allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Recorded Investment	33
Imapired loans with no related allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance	35
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	20
Loans with an allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with allowance - Recorded Investment	140	115
Impaired loans with allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance	143	115
Impaired loans with related allowance - Related Allowance	47	63
Impaired loans with related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	142	72
Non-covered [Member] | Commercial Secured [Member]
Loans with no related allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Recorded Investment	5
Imapired loans with no related allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance	6
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	95	334
Loans with an allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with allowance - Recorded Investment	606	392
Impaired loans with allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance	612	394
Impaired loans with related allowance - Related Allowance	164	64
Impaired loans with related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	550	1,081
Non-covered [Member] | Secured by Inventory and Accounts Receivable [Member]
Loans with no related allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Recorded Investment
Imapired loans with no related allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Average Recorded Investment
Loans with an allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with allowance - Recorded Investment		75
Impaired loans with allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance		75
Impaired loans with related allowance - Related Allowance		75
Impaired loans with related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	15	80
Non-covered [Member] | Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Loans with no related allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Recorded Investment	6,877	6,398
Imapired loans with no related allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance	7,944	6,907
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	6,430	5,005
Loans with an allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with allowance - Recorded Investment	1,114	1,629
Impaired loans with allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance	3,243	2,148
Impaired loans with related allowance - Related Allowance	415	544
Impaired loans with related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	1,487	2,339
Non-covered [Member] | Real estate residential, farmland and mutli-family [Member]
Loans with no related allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Recorded Investment	9,165	3,883
Imapired loans with no related allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance	10,225	4,429
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	7,776	2,329
Loans with an allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with allowance - Recorded Investment	14,845	15,228
Impaired loans with allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance	15,257	15,642
Impaired loans with related allowance - Related Allowance	1,686	1,162
Impaired loans with related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	14,418	13,417
Non-covered [Member] | Real estate home equity lines of credit [Member]
Loans with no related allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Recorded Investment	476
Imapired loans with no related allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance	498
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	388
Loans with an allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with allowance - Recorded Investment		22
Impaired loans with allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance		22
Impaired loans with related allowance - Related Allowance		1
Impaired loans with related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	4	637
Non-covered [Member] | Real estate commercial [Member]
Loans with no related allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Recorded Investment	17,409	7,324
Imapired loans with no related allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance	20,786	9,008
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	11,911	9,981
Loans with an allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with allowance - Recorded Investment	3,501	9,570
Impaired loans with allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance	3,530	10,873
Impaired loans with related allowance - Related Allowance	165	649
Impaired loans with related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	6,420	5,914
Non-covered [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Loans with no related allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Recorded Investment	7
Imapired loans with no related allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance	10
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	7
Loans with an allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with allowance - Recorded Investment		13
Impaired loans with allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance		35
Impaired loans with related allowance - Related Allowance		1
Impaired loans with related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	8	466
Covered [Member]
Loans with no related allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Recorded Investment	8,097	29,058
Imapired loans with no related allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance	12,081	48,785
Impaired loans with no related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	16,986	39,215
Loans with an allowance recorded:
Impaired loans with allowance - Recorded Investment	5,220	17,068
Impaired loans with allowance - Unpaid Principal Balance	5,719	22,367
Impaired loans with related allowance - Related Allowance	1,229	3,133
Impaired loans with related allowance - Average Recorded Investment	$8,513	$14,343

Recovered_Sheet5

Loans and Asset Quality Information (Schedule of Recorded Investment in Loans by Credit Quality Indicators) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	$2,267,634	$2,251,957
Unamortized net deferred loan costs	946	928
Covered loans	127,594	210,309
Total loans	2,396,174	2,463,194
Non-covered [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	2,268,580	2,252,885
Commercial Unsecured [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	37,284	37,015
Commercial Secured [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	106,974	122,280
Secured by Inventory and Accounts Receivable [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	22,470	21,176
Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	257,515	244,670
Real estate residential, farmland and mutli-family [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	846,833	869,387
Real estate home equity lines of credit [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	198,577	198,127
Real estate commercial [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	754,785	709,606
Consumer [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	43,196	49,696
Pass (Grades 1, 2 and 3) [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	742,115	563,666
Covered loans	14,349	25,078
Total loans	756,464	588,744
Pass (Grades 1, 2 and 3) [Member] | Commercial Unsecured [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	17,856	8,495
Pass (Grades 1, 2 and 3) [Member] | Commercial Secured [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	32,812	31,494
Pass (Grades 1, 2 and 3) [Member] | Secured by Inventory and Accounts Receivable [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	10,815	4,098
Pass (Grades 1, 2 and 3) [Member] | Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	87,806	31,221
Pass (Grades 1, 2 and 3) [Member] | Real estate residential, farmland and mutli-family [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	221,581	227,053
Pass (Grades 1, 2 and 3) [Member] | Real estate home equity lines of credit [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	122,528	120,205
Pass (Grades 1, 2 and 3) [Member] | Real estate commercial [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	223,197	115,397
Pass (Grades 1, 2 and 3) [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	25,520	25,703
Pass - Acceptable/Average (Grade 4) [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	1,287,451	1,454,925
Covered loans	70,989	92,147
Total loans	1,358,440	1,547,072
Pass - Acceptable/Average (Grade 4) [Member] | Commercial Unsecured [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	15,649	24,415
Pass - Acceptable/Average (Grade 4) [Member] | Commercial Secured [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	62,361	77,441
Pass - Acceptable/Average (Grade 4) [Member] | Secured by Inventory and Accounts Receivable [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	9,928	12,800
Pass - Acceptable/Average (Grade 4) [Member] | Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	135,072	181,050
Pass - Acceptable/Average (Grade 4) [Member] | Real estate residential, farmland and mutli-family [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	520,790	540,349
Pass - Acceptable/Average (Grade 4) [Member] | Real estate home equity lines of credit [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	62,642	63,400
Pass - Acceptable/Average (Grade 4) [Member] | Real estate commercial [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	465,395	533,680
Pass - Acceptable/Average (Grade 4) [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	15,614	21,790
Watch or Standard Loans (Grade 9) [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	15,620	19,101
Covered loans	632
Total loans	16,252	19,101
Watch or Standard Loans (Grade 9) [Member] | Commercial Unsecured [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	5	7
Watch or Standard Loans (Grade 9) [Member] | Commercial Secured [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	62	100
Watch or Standard Loans (Grade 9) [Member] | Secured by Inventory and Accounts Receivable [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans
Watch or Standard Loans (Grade 9) [Member] | Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	771	2,365
Watch or Standard Loans (Grade 9) [Member] | Real estate residential, farmland and mutli-family [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	4,536	5,062
Watch or Standard Loans (Grade 9) [Member] | Real estate home equity lines of credit [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	1,135	1,499
Watch or Standard Loans (Grade 9) [Member] | Real estate commercial [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	9,057	10,014
Watch or Standard Loans (Grade 9) [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	54	54
Special Mention Loans (Grade 5) [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	97,002	93,442
Covered loans	10,503	8,857
Total loans	107,505	102,299
Special Mention Loans (Grade 5) [Member] | Commercial Unsecured [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	1,356	1,509
Special Mention Loans (Grade 5) [Member] | Commercial Secured [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	4,481	5,597
Special Mention Loans (Grade 5) [Member] | Secured by Inventory and Accounts Receivable [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	767	2,022
Special Mention Loans (Grade 5) [Member] | Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	13,066	11,646
Special Mention Loans (Grade 5) [Member] | Real estate residential, farmland and mutli-family [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	40,993	41,583
Special Mention Loans (Grade 5) [Member] | Real estate home equity lines of credit [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	5,166	5,699
Special Mention Loans (Grade 5) [Member] | Real estate commercial [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	30,318	24,557
Special Mention Loans (Grade 5) [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	855	829
Classified Loans (Grades 6,7 and 8) [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	75,380	78,885
Covered loans	20,613	47,010
Total loans	95,993	125,895
Classified Loans (Grades 6,7 and 8) [Member] | Commercial Unsecured [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	2,231	2,367
Classified Loans (Grades 6,7 and 8) [Member] | Commercial Secured [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	4,331	4,986
Classified Loans (Grades 6,7 and 8) [Member] | Secured by Inventory and Accounts Receivable [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	506	1,711
Classified Loans (Grades 6,7 and 8) [Member] | Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	12,909	10,333
Classified Loans (Grades 6,7 and 8) [Member] | Real estate residential, farmland and mutli-family [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	34,474	37,526
Classified Loans (Grades 6,7 and 8) [Member] | Real estate home equity lines of credit [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	4,533	5,124
Classified Loans (Grades 6,7 and 8) [Member] | Real estate commercial [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	15,748	15,843
Classified Loans (Grades 6,7 and 8) [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	648	995
Nonaccrual Loans [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	50,066	41,938
Covered loans	10,508	37,217
Total loans	60,574	79,155
Nonaccrual Loans [Member] | Commercial Unsecured [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	187	222
Nonaccrual Loans [Member] | Commercial Secured [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	2,927	2,662
Nonaccrual Loans [Member] | Secured by Inventory and Accounts Receivable [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	454	545
Nonaccrual Loans [Member] | Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	7,891	8,055
Nonaccrual Loans [Member] | Real estate residential, farmland and mutli-family [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	24,459	17,814
Nonaccrual Loans [Member] | Real estate home equity lines of credit [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	2,573	2,200
Nonaccrual Loans [Member] | Real estate commercial [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	11,070	10,115
Nonaccrual Loans [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators:
Non-covered loans	$505	$325

Recovered_Sheet6

Loans and Asset Quality Information (Schedule of Information of Loans Modified in Troubled Debt Restructuring) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	N	N
Information related to loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring:
Number of contracts, TDRs	37	57
TDRs arising during period Pre-Modification	$7,780	$14,308
TDRs arising during period Post-Modification	7,728	14,343
Non-covered [Member]
Information related to loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring:
Number of contracts, TDRs	24	46
TDRs arising during period Pre-Modification	5,870	12,363
TDRs arising during period Post-Modification	5,868	12,365
Non-covered [Member] | Commercial Unsecured [Member]
Information related to loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring:
Number of contracts, TDRs Accruing		1
TDRs arising during period - Accruing Pre-Modification		66
TDRs arising during period - Accruing Post-Modification		66
Number of contracts, TDRs Nonaccrual
TDRs arising during period - Nonaccrual Pre-Modification
TDRs arising during period - Nonaccrual Post-Modification
Non-covered [Member] | Commercial Secured [Member]
Information related to loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring:
Number of contracts, TDRs Accruing		6
TDRs arising during period - Accruing Pre-Modification		391
TDRs arising during period - Accruing Post-Modification		391
Number of contracts, TDRs Nonaccrual	1
TDRs arising during period - Nonaccrual Pre-Modification	15
TDRs arising during period - Nonaccrual Post-Modification	15
Non-covered [Member] | Secured by Inventory and Accounts Receivable [Member]
Information related to loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring:
Number of contracts, TDRs Accruing
TDRs arising during period - Accruing Pre-Modification
TDRs arising during period - Accruing Post-Modification
Number of contracts, TDRs Nonaccrual
TDRs arising during period - Nonaccrual Pre-Modification
TDRs arising during period - Nonaccrual Post-Modification
Non-covered [Member] | Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Information related to loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring:
Number of contracts, TDRs Accruing		3
TDRs arising during period - Accruing Pre-Modification		1,786
TDRs arising during period - Accruing Post-Modification		1,786
Number of contracts, TDRs Nonaccrual		3
TDRs arising during period - Nonaccrual Pre-Modification		800
TDRs arising during period - Nonaccrual Post-Modification		800
Non-covered [Member] | Real estate residential, farmland and mutli-family [Member]
Information related to loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring:
Number of contracts, TDRs Accruing	11	11
TDRs arising during period - Accruing Pre-Modification	2,571	1,530
TDRs arising during period - Accruing Post-Modification	2,571	1,532
Number of contracts, TDRs Nonaccrual	8	11
TDRs arising during period - Nonaccrual Pre-Modification	770	1,187
TDRs arising during period - Nonaccrual Post-Modification	769	1,187
Non-covered [Member] | Real estate home equity lines of credit [Member]
Information related to loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring:
Number of contracts, TDRs Accruing
TDRs arising during period - Accruing Pre-Modification
TDRs arising during period - Accruing Post-Modification
Number of contracts, TDRs Nonaccrual
TDRs arising during period - Nonaccrual Pre-Modification
TDRs arising during period - Nonaccrual Post-Modification
Non-covered [Member] | Real estate commercial [Member]
Information related to loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring:
Number of contracts, TDRs Accruing	2	9
TDRs arising during period - Accruing Pre-Modification	2,416	6,191
TDRs arising during period - Accruing Post-Modification	2,415	6,191
Number of contracts, TDRs Nonaccrual	2	1
TDRs arising during period - Nonaccrual Pre-Modification	98	398
TDRs arising during period - Nonaccrual Post-Modification	98	398
Non-covered [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Information related to loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring:
Number of contracts, TDRs Accruing		1
TDRs arising during period - Accruing Pre-Modification		14
TDRs arising during period - Accruing Post-Modification		14
Number of contracts, TDRs Nonaccrual
TDRs arising during period - Nonaccrual Pre-Modification
TDRs arising during period - Nonaccrual Post-Modification
Covered [Member]
Information related to loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring:
Number of contracts, TDRs Accruing	5	10
TDRs arising during period - Accruing Pre-Modification	944	1,758
TDRs arising during period - Accruing Post-Modification	927	1,811
Number of contracts, TDRs Nonaccrual	8	1
TDRs arising during period - Nonaccrual Pre-Modification	966	187
TDRs arising during period - Nonaccrual Post-Modification	$933	$167

Recovered_Sheet7

Loans and Asset Quality Information (Schedule of Accruing Restructured Loans Defaulted in Period) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	N	N
Accruing restructured loans that defaulted in the period:
Number of Contracts - Subsequent Default	3	3
Subsequently defaulted - Recorded Investment	$429	$4,095
Non-covered [Member]
Accruing restructured loans that defaulted in the period:
Number of Contracts - Subsequent Default	2	2
Subsequently defaulted - Recorded Investment	76	594
Non-covered [Member] | Real Estate construction, land development and other land loans [Member]
Accruing restructured loans that defaulted in the period:
Number of Contracts - Subsequent Default	1	1
Subsequently defaulted - Recorded Investment	5	342
Non-covered [Member] | Real estate residential, farmland and mutli-family [Member]
Accruing restructured loans that defaulted in the period:
Number of Contracts - Subsequent Default		1
Subsequently defaulted - Recorded Investment		252
Non-covered [Member] | Real estate commercial [Member]
Accruing restructured loans that defaulted in the period:
Number of Contracts - Subsequent Default	1
Subsequently defaulted - Recorded Investment	71
Covered [Member]
Accruing restructured loans that defaulted in the period:
Number of Contracts - Subsequent Default	1	1
Subsequently defaulted - Recorded Investment	$353	$3,501

Premises_and_Equipment_Schedul

Premises and Equipment (Schedule of Premises and Equipment) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Premises and equipment, gross	$125,787	$125,574
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-50,674	-48,126
Net book value of premises and equipment	75,113	77,448
Land [Member]
Premises and equipment, gross	23,911	23,893
Buildings [Member]
Premises and equipment, gross	65,130	64,518
Furniture and Equipment [Member]
Premises and equipment, gross	35,423	35,281
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Premises and equipment, gross	$1,323	$1,882

FDIC_Indemnification_Asset_Sch

FDIC Indemnification Asset (Schedule of FDIC Indemnification Asset Components) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
FDIC indemnification asset components
Receivable related to loss claims incurred, not yet reimbursed	$6,899	$12,649
Receivable related to estimated future claims on loans	14,933	33,398
Receivable related to estimated future claims on foreclosed real estate	737	2,575
FDIC indemnification asset	$22,569	$48,622	$102,559	$121,677

FDIC_Indemnification_Asset_Rol

FDIC Indemnification Asset (Rollforward of the FDIC Indemnification Asset) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Rollforward of the FDIC indemnification asset
FDIC indemnification asset, beginning	$48,622	$102,559	$121,677
Increase related to unfavorable changes in loss estimates	2,923	9,312	16,984
Increase related to reimbursable expenses	3,925	5,352	6,947
Cash received	-17,724	-49,572	-29,796
Accretion of loan discount	-15,281	-16,160	-13,173
Other	104	-2,869	-80
FDIC indemnification asset, ending	$22,569	$48,622	$102,559

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Amortization expense of intangible assets	$777,000	$860,000	$897,000
Core Deposit Premiums [Member]
Increase in core deposit premiums from acquisition		$586,000

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Summary of the Gross Carrying Amount and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Amortizable intangible assets:
Customer lists	$678	$678
Customer Lists Accumulated Amortization	505	462
Core deposit premiums	8,560	8,560
Core Deposit premiums accumulated amortization	6,675	5,942
Gross Carrying Amount	9,238	9,238
Accumulated Amortization	7,180	6,404
Unamortizable intangible assets:
Goodwill	$65,835	$65,835

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of the Estimated Amortization Expense) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
The estimated amortization expense for five succeeding years:
2015	$721
2016	654
2017	404
2018	129
2019	122
Thereafter	28
Total	$2,058

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred income tax expense	$11,316,000	$2,736,000
Pre-1988 tax bad debt reserve	$6,869,000	$6,869,000
Reduction in state income tax rate (as a percent)	5.00%

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Incom

Income Taxes (Schedule of Income Tax Allocation) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Allocated to net income	$13,535	$12,081	($16,952)
Allocated to stockholders' equity, for unrealized holding gain/loss on debt and equity securities for financial reporting purposes	518	-2,072	-237
Allocated to stockholders' equity, for tax benefit of pension liabilities	-2,103	3,399	5,824
Total income taxes	$11,950	$13,408	($11,365)

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Compo

Income Taxes (Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Current - Federal	$1,316	$9,812	($8,401)
- State	903	-467	-43
Deferred - Federal	10,104	168	-5,914
- State	1,212	2,568	-2,594
Income tax expense (benefit)	$13,535	$12,081	($16,952)

Income_Taxes_Scheule_of_Deferr

Income Taxes (Scheule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for loan losses	$14,558	$18,459
Excess book over tax SERP retirement plan cost	2,566	2,572
Deferred compensation	78	94
Federal & state net operating loss carryforwards	1,066	10,901
Accruals, book versus tax	1,779	1,604
Pension liability adjustments	100
Foreclosed real estate	1,222	2,781
Nonqualified stock options	521	522
Deferred Tax Assets, Investments	219	237
Unrealized gain on securities available for sale	270	789
All other	212	618
Gross deferred tax assets	22,591	38,577
Less: Valuation allowance	-125	-109
Net deferred tax assets	22,466	38,468
Deferred tax liabilities:
Loan fees	-1,413	-1,536
Excess tax over book pension cost	-1,316	-806
Depreciable basis of fixed assets	-1,197	-1,835
Amortizable basis of intangible assets	-10,582	-9,732
Pension liability adjustments		-2,003
FHLB stock dividends	-422	-423
Basis differences in assets acquired in FDIC transactions	-2,322	-7,163
All other	-23	-48
Gross deferred tax liabilities	-17,275	-23,546
Net deferred tax asset (liability) - included in other assets	$5,191	$14,922

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Effec

Income Taxes (Schedule of Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Tax provision at statutory rate	$13,486	$11,473	($14,125)
Increase (decrease) in income taxes resulting from:
Tax-exempt interest income	-832	-818	-831
Low income housing tax credits	-179	-150	-181
Non-deductible interest expense	11	15	23
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	1,375	1,366	-1,714
Change in valuation allowance	16	-3	31
Other, net	-342	198	-155
Income tax expense (benefit)	$13,535	$12,081	($16,952)

Time_Deposits_and_Related_Part2

Time Deposits and Related Party Deposits (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Time Deposits and Related Party Deposits [Abstract]
Deposits received from officers and directors	$25,388,000	$29,128,000
Time deposits of $250,000 or more	256,700,000	297,800,000
FDIC insurance limit for insured deposits	250,000
Brokered deposits	$82,800,000	$108,400,000

Time_Deposits_and_Related_Part3

Time Deposits and Related Party Deposits (Schedule of Maturities of Time Deposits) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Time Deposits and Related Party Deposits [Abstract]
2015	$622,614
2016	118,984
2017	46,606
2018	18,126
2019	10,019
Thereafter	4,105
Total time deposits	$820,454

Borrowings_and_Borrowings_Avai2

Borrowings and Borrowings Availability (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Borrowings	$116,394,000	$46,394,000
First Bancorp Capital Trust II [Member]
Borrowings	10,300,000	10,300,000
First Bancorp Capital Trust III [Member]
Borrowings	10,300,000	10,300,000
First Bank Corp Capital Trust IV [Member]
Borrowings	25,800,000	25,800,000
FHLB Line of Credit [Member]
Line of credit, borrowing capacity	423,000,000
Line of credit, outstanding	70,000,000	0
Line of credit, amount reduced	193,000,000	193,000,000
Line of credit, amount unused	160,000,000
Overnight Federal Funds Line of Credit [Member]
Line of credit, borrowing capacity	50,000,000
Line of credit, outstanding	0	0
FRB Line of Credit [Member]
Line of credit, borrowing capacity	78,000,000
Line of credit, outstanding	$0	$0

Borrowings_and_Borrowings_Avai3

Borrowings and Borrowings Availability (Schedule of debt) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Borrowings	$116,394,000	$46,394,000
Weighted average interest rate	1.05%	2.22%
FHLB Term Note 1 [Member]
Maturity date	29-Jan-15
Borrowings	50,000,000
Effective percentage	0.20%
FHLB Term Note 2 [Member]
Maturity date	30-Sep-15
Borrowings	20,000,000
Effective percentage	0.44%
Trust Preferred Securities 1 [Member]
Maturity date	23-Jan-34	23-Jan-34
Issuer	Issued by First Bancorp Capital Trusts II and III, which are unconsolidated subsidiaries of the Company	Issued by First Bancorp Capital Trusts II and III, which are unconsolidated subsidiaries of the Company
Earliest date of call feature	23-Jan-09	23-Jan-09
Borrowings	20,620,000	20,620,000
Effective percentage	2.96%	2.95%
Variable rate basis spread	2.70%	2.70%
Trust Preferred Securities 2 [Member]
Maturity date	15-Jun-36	15-Jun-36
Issuer	Issued by First Bancorp Capital Trust IV, an unconsolidated subsidiary of the Company	Issued by First Bancorp Capital Trust IV, an unconsolidated subsidiary of the Company
Earliest date of call feature	15-Jun-11	15-Jun-11
Borrowings	$25,774,000	$25,774,000
Effective percentage	1.65%	1.64%
Variable rate basis spread	1.39%	1.39%

Leases_Narrative_Details

Leases (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Leases [Abstract]
Rent expense	$1.20	$1.10	$1.30

Leases_Schedule_of_Future_Mini

Leases (Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments, Operating Lease) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Year ending December 31:
2015	$952
2016	766
2017	675
2018	506
2019	319
Thereafter	903
Total	$4,121

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Narrati

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
401(k) Plan [Member]
Description of plan	401(k) Plan.  The Company sponsors a retirement savings plan pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code.  New employees who have met the age requirement are automatically enrolled in the plan at a 5% deferral rate on the next plan Entry Date.  The automatic deferral can be modified by the employee at any time.
Deferral rate	5.00%
Percent of annual salary employees may contribute	15.00%
Percent matched by company up to 3 percent of employee salary	100.00%
Percent matched by company 3-5 percent of employee salary	50.00%
Matching contributions	$1,400,000	$1,400,000	$1,200,000
Pension Plan [Member]
Description of plan	Historically, the Company offered a noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan (the “Pension Plan”) that qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.  The Pension Plan provided for a monthly payment, at normal retirement age of 65, equal to one-twelfth of the sum of (i) 0.75% of Final Average Annual Compensation (5 highest consecutive calendar years' earnings out of the last 10 years of employment) multiplied by the employee's years of service not in excess of 40 years, and (ii) 0.65% of Final Average Annual Compensation in excess of the average social security wage base multiplied by years of service not in excess of 35 years.  Benefits were fully vested after five years of service.
	During the second quarter of 2009, the Company amended the Pension Plan to limit eligibility to employees hired prior to June 19, 2009.  Effective December 31, 2012, the Company froze the Pension Plan for all participants.  Although no previously accrued benefits were lost, employees no longer accrue benefits for service subsequent to 2012.
Accumulated benefit obligation	35,615,000	30,548,000	32,272,000
Expected average annual rate of return, minimum	7.00%
Expected average annual rate of return, maximum	10.00%
Pension Plan [Member] | Equities [Member]
Pension plans allocated assets (percentage)	75.00%
Pension Plan [Member] | Fixed Income [Member]
Pension plans allocated assets (percentage)	25.00%
SERP [Member]
Description of plan	The purpose of the SERP was to provide additional monthly pension benefits to ensure that each such senior management executive would receive lifetime monthly pension benefits equal to 3% of his or her final average compensation multiplied by his or her years of service (maximum of 20 years) to the Company or its subsidiaries, subject to a maximum of 60% of his or her final average compensation.  The amount of a participant's monthly SERP benefit is reduced by (i) the amount payable under the Company's qualified Pension Plan (described above), and (ii) 50% of the participant's primary social security benefit.  Final average compensation means the average of the 5 highest consecutive calendar years of earnings during the last 10 years of service prior to termination of employment.  The SERP is an unfunded plan.  Payments are made from the general assets of the Company.Effective December 31, 2012, the Company froze the SERP to all participants.  Although no previously accrued benefits were lost, participants no longer accrue benefits for service subsequent to 2012.
Accumulated benefit obligation	$5,216,000	$5,292,000	$6,813,000

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Schedul

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Reconciliation of Benefit Obligation) (Details) (Pension Plan [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pension Plan [Member]
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$30,548	$32,272	$40,084
Service cost			1,835
Interest cost	1,461	1,284	1,451
Actuarial (gain) loss	5,320	-2,343	-4,006
Benefits paid	-1,714	-665	-503
Curtailment gain			-6,589
Benefit obligation at end of year	35,615	30,548	32,272
Change in plan assets
Plan assets at beginning of year	36,333	30,124	24,466
Actual return on plan assets	2,663	6,874	3,661
Employer contributions			2,500
Benefits paid - plan	-1,714	-665	-503
Plan assets at end of year	37,282	36,333	30,124
Funded status at end of year	$1,667	$5,785	($2,148)

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Schedul1

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet) (Details) (Pension Plan [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Pension Plan [Member]
Other assets	$1,667	$5,785
Other liabilities
Total	$1,667	$5,785

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Schedul2

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (Pension Plan [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Pension Plan [Member]
Net gain (loss)	($1,857)	$3,579
Prior service cost
Amount recognized in AOCI before tax effect	-1,857	3,579
Tax (expense) benefit	724	-1,396
Net amount recognized as increase (decrease) to AOCI	($1,133)	$2,183	($2,063)

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Schedul3

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Reconciliation of Balances in AOCI) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net gain (loss) arising during period	($5,171)	$8,765	$13,975
Pension Plan [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of fiscal year	2,183	-2,063
Net gain (loss) arising during period	-5,436	6,910
Prior service cost
Transition Obligation
Amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss		49
Amortization of prior service cost and transition obligation
Tax expense (benefit) of changes during the year, net	2,120	-2,713
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) at end of fiscal year	($1,133)	$2,183

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Schedul4

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Reconciliation of Prepaid Pension Costs) (Details) (Pension Plan [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pension Plan [Member]
Prepaid pension cost (liability) as of beginning of fiscal year	$2,206	$1,232
Net periodic pension income (cost) for fiscal year	1,318	974	-1,876
Actual employer contributions			2,500
Prepaid pension cost (liability) as of end of fiscal year	$3,524	$2,206	$1,232

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Schedul5

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Net Pension Costs) (Details) (Pension Plan [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pension Plan [Member]
Service cost - benefits earned during the period			$1,835
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	1,461	1,284	1,451
Expected return on plan assets	-2,779	-2,307	-1,969
Net amortization and deferral		49	559
Net periodic pension (income) cost	($1,318)	($974)	$1,876

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Schedul6

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments) (Details) (Pension Plan [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Pension Plan [Member]
Year ending December 31, 2015	$1,035
Year ending December 31, 2016	1,198
Year ending December 31, 2017	1,285
Year ending December 31, 2018	1,428
Year ending December 31, 2019	1,524
Years ending December 31, 2020-2024	$8,925

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Schedul7

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Targeted Mix of Pension Plan's Assets) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fixed income investments - Cash/money market account [Member]
Targeted percentage of plan assets	2.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, minimum	1.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, maximum	5.00%
Fixed income investments - US government bond fund [Member]
Targeted percentage of plan assets	10.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, minimum	10.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, maximum	20.00%
Fixed income investments - US corporate bond fund [Member]
Targeted percentage of plan assets	10.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, minimum	5.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, maximum	15.00%
Fixed income investments - US corporate high yield bond fund [Member]
Targeted percentage of plan assets	5.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, minimum	0.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, maximum	10.00%
Equity investments - Large cap value fund [Member]
Targeted percentage of plan assets	20.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, minimum	20.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, maximum	30.00%
Equity investments - Large cap growth fund [Member]
Targeted percentage of plan assets	20.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, minimum	20.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, maximum	30.00%
Equity investments - Mid cap equity fund [Member]
Targeted percentage of plan assets	10.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, minimum	5.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, maximum	15.00%
Equity investments - Small cap growth fund [Member]
Targeted percentage of plan assets	8.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, minimum	5.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, maximum	15.00%
Equity investments - Foreign equity fund [Member]
Targeted percentage of plan assets	10.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, minimum	5.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, maximum	15.00%
Equity investments - Company stock [Member]
Targeted percentage of plan assets	5.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, minimum	0.00%
Targeted percentage of plan assets, maximum	10.00%

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Schedul8

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Investment Category Benchmarks) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fixed income investments - Cash/money market account [Member]
Investment Category Benchmark	Citigroup Treasury Bill Index – 3 month
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, minimum	0.00%
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, maximum	0.50%
Fixed income investments - US government bond fund [Member]
Investment Category Benchmark	Barclays Intermediate Government Bond Index
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, minimum	0.00%
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, maximum	2.00%
Fixed income investments - US corporate bond fund [Member]
Investment Category Benchmark	Barclays Aggregate Index
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, minimum	0.00%
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, maximum	2.00%
Fixed income investments - US corporate high yield bond fund [Member]
Investment Category Benchmark	Barclays High Yield Index
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, minimum	0.00%
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, maximum	2.00%
Equity investments - Large cap value fund [Member]
Investment Category Benchmark	Russell 1000 Value Index
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, minimum	0.00%
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, maximum	3.00%
Equity investments - Large cap growth fund [Member]
Investment Category Benchmark	Russell 1000 Growth Index
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, minimum	0.00%
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, maximum	3.00%
Equity investments - Mid cap equity fund [Member]
Investment Category Benchmark	Russell Mid Cap Index
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, minimum	0.00%
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, maximum	3.00%
Equity investments - Small cap growth fund [Member]
Investment Category Benchmark	Russell 2000 Growth Index
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, minimum	0.00%
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, maximum	3.00%
Equity investments - Foreign equity fund [Member]
Investment Category Benchmark	MSCI EAFE Index
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, minimum	0.00%
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, maximum	3.00%
Equity investments - Company stock [Member]
Investment Category Benchmark	Russell 2000 Index
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, minimum	0.00%
Range of acceptable deviation from investment category benchmark, maximum	3.00%

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Schedul9

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Total [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	$37,282	$36,333
Quoted Prices in Market for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	36,835	36,041
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	447	292
Fixed income investments - Money market funds [Member] | Fair Value Total [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	447	292
Fixed income investments - Money market funds [Member] | Quoted Prices in Market for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets
Fixed income investments - Money market funds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	447	292
Fixed income investments - US government bond fund [Member] | Fair Value Total [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	3,385	3,257
Fixed income investments - US government bond fund [Member] | Quoted Prices in Market for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	3,385	3,257
Fixed income investments - US government bond fund [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets
Fixed income investments - US corporate bond fund [Member] | Fair Value Total [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	3,377	3,231
Fixed income investments - US corporate bond fund [Member] | Quoted Prices in Market for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	3,377	3,231
Fixed income investments - US corporate bond fund [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets
Fixed income investments - US corporate high yield bond fund [Member] | Fair Value Total [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	1,741	1,688
Fixed income investments - US corporate high yield bond fund [Member] | Quoted Prices in Market for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	1,741	1,688
Fixed income investments - US corporate high yield bond fund [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets
Equity investments - Large cap value fund [Member] | Fair Value Total [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	7,669	7,512
Equity investments - Large cap value fund [Member] | Quoted Prices in Market for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	7,669	7,512
Equity investments - Large cap value fund [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets
Equity investments - Large cap growth fund [Member] | Fair Value Total [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	7,694	7,740
Equity investments - Large cap growth fund [Member] | Quoted Prices in Market for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	7,694	7,740
Equity investments - Large cap growth fund [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets
Equity investments - Small cap growth fund [Member] | Fair Value Total [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	3,162	3,142
Equity investments - Small cap growth fund [Member] | Quoted Prices in Market for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	3,162	3,142
Equity investments - Small cap growth fund [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets
Equity investments - Mid cap growth fund [Member] | Fair Value Total [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	3,983	3,783
Equity investments - Mid cap growth fund [Member] | Quoted Prices in Market for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	3,983	3,783
Equity investments - Mid cap growth fund [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets
Equity investments - Foreign equity fund [Member] | Fair Value Total [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	3,611	3,696
Equity investments - Foreign equity fund [Member] | Quoted Prices in Market for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	3,611	3,696
Equity investments - Foreign equity fund [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets
Equity investments - Company stock [Member] | Fair Value Total [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	2,213	1,992
Equity investments - Company stock [Member] | Quoted Prices in Market for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets	2,213	1,992
Equity investments - Company stock [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair value of plan assets

Recovered_Sheet8

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Reconciliation of Benefit Obligation - SERP) (Details) (SERP [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
SERP [Member]
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$5,292	$6,813	$8,064
Service cost	272	304	303
Interest cost	212	203	280
Actuarial (gain) loss	-265	-1,856	-1,201
Benefits paid	-295	-172	-146
Curtailment gain			-487
Benefit obligation at end of year	5,216	5,292	6,813
Plan assets at end of year
Funded status at end of year	($5,216)	($5,292)	($6,813)

Recovered_Sheet9

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet - SERP) (Details) (SERP [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
SERP [Member]
Other assets - prepaid pension asset (liability)	($6,816)	($6,848)
Other assets (liabilities)	1,600	1,556
Total	($5,216)	($5,292)

Recovered_Sheet10

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income - SERP) (Details) (SERP [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
SERP [Member]
Net gain (loss)	$1,600	$1,556
Prior service cost
Amount recognized in AOCI before tax effect	1,600	1,556
Tax (expense) benefit	-624	-607
Net amount recognized as increase (decrease) to AOCI	$976	$949	($120)

Recovered_Sheet11

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Reconciliation of Balances in AOCI - SERP) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net gain (loss) arising during period	($5,171)	$8,765	$13,975
SERP [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of fiscal year	949	-120
Net gain (loss) arising during period	265	1,856
Prior service cost
Amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss	-221	-101
Amortization of prior service cost and transition obligation
Tax expense related to changes during the year, net	-17	-686
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) at end of fiscal year	$976	$949

Recovered_Sheet12

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Reconciliation of Prepaid Pension Costs) (Details) (SERP [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
SERP [Member]
Prepaid pension cost (liability) as of beginning of fiscal year	($6,848)	($6,614)
Net periodic pension cost for fiscal year	-263	-406	-602
Benefits paid	295	172	146
Prepaid pension cost (liability) as of end of fiscal year	($6,816)	($6,848)	($6,614)

Recovered_Sheet13

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Net Pension Costs - SERP) (Details) (SERP [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
SERP [Member]
Service cost - benefits earned during the period	$272	$304	$303
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	212	203	280
Net amortization and deferral	-221	-101	19
Net periodic pension (income) cost	$263	$406	$602

Recovered_Sheet14

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments) (Details) (SERP [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
SERP [Member]
Year ending December 31, 2015	$241
Year ending December 31, 2016	301
Year ending December 31, 2017	314
Year ending December 31, 2018	389
Year ending December 31, 2019	385
Years ending December 31, 2020-2024	$2,044

Recovered_Sheet15

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule of Assumptions Used in Determining Actuarial Information) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pension Plan [Member]
Discount rate used to determine net periodic pension cost	4.78%	3.97%	4.39%
Discount rate used to calculate end of year liability disclosures	3.82%	4.78%	3.97%
Expected long-term rate of return on assets	7.75%	7.75%	7.75%
Rate of compensation increase			3.50%
SERP [Member]
Discount rate used to determine net periodic pension cost	4.78%	3.97%	4.39%
Discount rate used to calculate end of year liability disclosures	3.82%	4.78%	3.97%
Expected long-term rate of return on assets
Rate of compensation increase			3.50%

Commitments_Contingencies_and_2

Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Bank Standby Letters of credit	$14,100,000	$14,500,000
Marketable securities to any one issuer or guarantor, threshold	2,000,000
FDIC-insured, amount	250,000
Bank of America [Member]
Deposits	33,400,000
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta [Member]
Deposits	3,300,000
Federal Reserve Bank [Member]
Deposits	140,500,000
BB&T [Member]
Deposits	2,500,000
Holders Of Internet-Based CD [Member]
Deposits	$24,800,000

Commitments_Contingencies_and_3

Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Schedule of Outstanding Loan Commitments) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Outstanding closed-end loan commitments	$185
Unfunded commitments on revolving lines of credit, credit cards and home equity loans	256
Commitments, total	441
Fixed Rate [Member]
Outstanding closed-end loan commitments	56
Unfunded commitments on revolving lines of credit, credit cards and home equity loans	65
Commitments, total	121
Variable Rate [Member]
Outstanding closed-end loan commitments	129
Unfunded commitments on revolving lines of credit, credit cards and home equity loans	191
Commitments, total	$320

Commitments_Contingencies_and_4

Commitments, Contingencies, and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Schedule of Maximum Credit Risk for Securities) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Freddie Mac - mortgage-backed securities [Member]
Amortized cost, Available for sale and held to maturity	$88,585
Fair value, Available for sale and held to maturity	88,815
Fannie Mae - mortgage-backed securities [Member]
Amortized cost, Available for sale and held to maturity	63,032
Fair value, Available for sale and held to maturity	63,013
Ginnie Mae - mortgage-backed securities [Member]
Amortized cost, Available for sale and held to maturity	50,407
Fair value, Available for sale and held to maturity	50,610
Small Business Administration [Member]
Amortized cost, Available for sale and held to maturity	52,696
Fair value, Available for sale and held to maturity	51,656
Federal Farm Credit bonds [Member]
Amortized cost, Available for sale and held to maturity	17,546
Fair value, Available for sale and held to maturity	17,531
Federal Home Loan Bank System - bonds [Member]
Amortized cost, Available for sale and held to maturity	10,000
Fair value, Available for sale and held to maturity	9,990
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta - common stock [Member]
Amortized cost, Available for sale and held to maturity	6,016
Fair value, Available for sale and held to maturity	6,016
Craven County, North Carolina municipal bond [Member]
Amortized cost, Available for sale and held to maturity	3,598
Fair value, Available for sale and held to maturity	3,849
Spartanburg, South Carolina Sanitary Sewer District municipal bond [Member]
Amortized cost, Available for sale and held to maturity	3,279
Fair value, Available for sale and held to maturity	3,542
South Carolina State municipal bond [Member]
Amortized cost, Available for sale and held to maturity	2,152
Fair value, Available for sale and held to maturity	2,361
Virginia State Housing Authority municipal bond [Member]
Amortized cost, Available for sale and held to maturity	2,098
Fair value, Available for sale and held to maturity	$2,277

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Increase (decrease) in fair value of securities available for sale	$1,329,000	($5,311,000)
Tax benefit (expense) of increase in the fair value of securities available for sale	518,000	-2,072,000
Write-down of noncovered foreclosed properties			$10,600,000
Percentage reduction in carrying value			29.00%

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru3

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Financial instruments Measured at Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Securities available for sale:
Securities available for sale	$164,034	$173,041
Recurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Government-sponsored enterprise securities	27,521	18,245
Mortgage-backed securities	129,510	147,187
Corporate bonds	865	3,598
Equity securities	6,138	4,011
Securities available for sale	164,034	173,041
Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Market for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Government-sponsored enterprise securities
Mortgage-backed securities
Corporate bonds
Equity securities
Securities available for sale
Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Government-sponsored enterprise securities	27,521	18,245
Mortgage-backed securities	129,510	147,187
Corporate bonds	865	3,598
Equity securities	6,138	4,011
Securities available for sale	164,034	173,041
Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Government-sponsored enterprise securities
Mortgage-backed securities
Corporate bonds
Equity securities
Securities available for sale
Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Impaired loans - covered	5,220	15,284
Impaired loans - non-covered	20,512	13,020
Other real estate - covered	2,350	24,497
Other real estate - non-covered	9,771	12,251
Nonrecurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Market for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Impaired loans - covered
Impaired loans - non-covered
Other real estate - covered
Other real estate - non-covered
Nonrecurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Impaired loans - covered
Impaired loans - non-covered
Other real estate - covered
Other real estate - non-covered
Nonrecurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Securities available for sale:
Impaired loans - covered	5,220	15,284
Impaired loans - non-covered	20,512	13,020
Other real estate - covered	2,350	24,497
Other real estate - non-covered	$9,771	$12,251

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru4

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Impaired Loans - Covered [Member]
Impaired loans - covered	$5,220	$15,284
Valuation technique	Appraised value; PV of expected cash flows	Appraised value
Significant unobservable inputs	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, ultimate collectability, and estimated costs to sell	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, ultimate collectability, and estimated costs to sell
General range of significant input values, minimum	0.00%	0.00%
General range of significant input values, maximum	10.00%	10.00%
Impaired Loans - Non - Covered [Member]
Impaired loans - non-covered	20,512	13,020
Valuation technique	Appraised value; PV of expected cash flows	Appraised value
Significant unobservable inputs	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, ultimate collectability, and estimated costs to sell	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, ultimate collectability, and estimated costs to sell
General range of significant input values, minimum	0.00%	0.00%
General range of significant input values, maximum	10.00%	37.00%
Foreclosed Real Estate - Covered [Member]
Other real estate - covered	2,350	24,497
Valuation technique	Appraised value; independent market prices	Appraised value
Significant unobservable inputs	Discounts to reflect current market conditions and estimated costs to sell	Discounts to reflect current market conditions and estimated costs to sell
General range of significant input values, minimum	0.00%	0.00%
General range of significant input values, maximum	10.00%	10.00%
Foreclosed Real Estate - Non-Covered [Member]
Other real estate - non-covered	$9,771	$12,251
Valuation technique	Appraised value; independent market prices	Appraised value
Significant unobservable inputs	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, abbreviated holding period and estimated costs to sell	Discounts to reflect current market conditions, abbreviated holding period and estimated costs to sell
General range of significant input values, minimum	0.00%	0.00%
General range of significant input values, maximum	40.00%	40.00%

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru5

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Schedule of Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments:
Securities available for sale	$164,034	$173,041
Securities held to maturity	182,411	56,700
Total loans, net of allowance	2,355,548	2,414,689
Accrued interest receivable	8,920	9,649
FDIC Indemnification Asset.	22,569	48,622	102,559	121,677
Bank-owned life insurance	55,421	44,040
Accrued interest payable	686	879
Carrying Amount [Member]
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments:
Cash and due from banks, noninterest-bearing	81,068	83,881
Due from banks, interest-bearing	171,248	136,644
Federal funds sold	768	2,749
Securities available for sale	164,034	173,041
Securities held to maturity	178,687	53,995
Presold mortgages in process of settlement	6,019	5,422
Total loans, net of allowance	2,355,548	2,414,689
Accrued interest receivable	8,920	9,649
FDIC Indemnification Asset.	22,569	48,622
Bank-owned life insurance	55,421	44,040
Deposits	2,695,906	2,751,019
Borrowings	116,394	46,394
Accrued interest payable	686	879
Fair Value [Member]
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments:
Cash and due from banks, noninterest-bearing	81,068	83,881
Due from banks, interest-bearing	171,248	136,644
Federal funds sold	768	2,749
Securities available for sale	164,034	173,041
Securities held to maturity	182,411	56,700
Presold mortgages in process of settlement	6,019	5,422
Total loans, net of allowance	2,328,244	2,352,834
Accrued interest receivable	8,920	9,649
FDIC Indemnification Asset.	21,856	47,032
Bank-owned life insurance	55,421	44,040
Deposits	2,696,153	2,752,375
Borrowings	105,407	34,795
Accrued interest payable	686	879
Level in Fair Value Hierachy [Member]
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments:
Cash and due from banks, noninterest-bearing	1	1
Due from banks, interest-bearing	1	1
Federal funds sold	1	1
Securities available for sale	2	2
Securities held to maturity	2	2
Presold mortgages in process of settlement	1	1
Total loans, net of allowance	3	3
Accrued interest receivable	1	1
FDIC Indemnification Asset.	3	3
Bank-owned life insurance	1	1
Deposits	2	2
Borrowings	2	2
Accrued interest payable	$2	$2

EquityBased_Compensation_Plans2

Equity-Based Compensation Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Feb. 11, 2014	Feb. 23, 2012	Feb. 24, 2011
Stock based compensation expense	$270,000	$222,000	$311,000
Stock based compensation, income tax benefit	105,000	87,000	121,000
Proceeds from stock options exercised	70,000
Non-Employee Directors [Member]
Stock based compensation expense	177,000
Equity grants		13,164	25,452
Fair value of equity grant, per share		$14.68	$8.86
Equity grants in period (per director)		1,097	1,818
Senior Executives [Member]
Stock based compensation expense	93,000
Equity grants			9,559
Fair value of equity grant, per share			$10.96
Stock options [Member] | CEO [Member]
Grants in period (options)				75,000
Fair value of equity grant, per share				$3.65
Restricted Stock [Member] | CEO [Member]
Vesting period	2 years
Equity grants	15,657
Grants in period (options)					40,000
Fair value of equity grant, per share	$17.77				$9.76
Common Stock [Member] | Non-Employee Directors [Member]
Equity grants	10,065
Fair value of equity grant, per share	$17.60
Equity grants in period (per director)	915
First Bancorp Plans [Member]
Exercise price range - floor	$14.35
Exercise prices range - ceiling	$22.12
Shares remaining available for grant	989,935
First Bancorp 2007 Equity Plan [Member]
Director equity grants granted, value	16,000
First Bancorp 2007 Equity Plan [Member] | February 2014 Award [Member]
Total compensation expense associated with senior executives grants						278,200
Stock based compensation expense	92,800
Subsequent quarter compensation expense associated with senior executives grants	23,200
First Bancorp 2007 Equity Plan [Member] | February 2012 Awards [Member]
Total compensation expense associated with senior executives grants							58,900
Stock based compensation expense	600	20,900	37,400
First Bancorp 2007 Equity Plan [Member] | February 2011 Awards [Member]
Total compensation expense associated with senior executives grants								89,600
Stock based compensation expense		$6,500	$41,400

EquityBased_Compensation_Plans3

Equity-Based Compensation Plans (Schedule of Option Pricing Assumptions) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Equity-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Expected dividend yield	3.28%
Risk-free interest rate	1.64%
Expected life	10 years
Expected volatility	41.82%

EquityBased_Compensation_Plans4

Equity-Based Compensation Plans (Schedule of Company's Stock Options Outstanding) (Details) (Stock Options [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Stock Options [Member]
Balance, beginning	$17.71	$17.64	$18.83
Granted			$9.76
Exercised	$15.58
Forfeited	$9.76
Expired	$21.10	$17.36	$16.97
Outstanding	$18.55	$17.71	$17.64
Exercisable	$18.55
Balance options outstanding, beginning	392,658	487,530	466,139
Granted			75,000
Exercised	-4,500
Forfeited	-75,000
Expired	-134,056	-94,872	-53,609
Balance options outstanding, end	179,102	392,658	487,530
Exercisable, end of period	179,102
Weighted- Average Contractual Term (years), outstanding	2 years 1 month 20 days
Weighted- Average Contractual Term (years), exercisable	2 years 1 month 20 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, exercised	$6,525
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, exercisable	239,611
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, outstanding	$239,611

EquityBased_Compensation_Plans5

Equity-Based Compensation Plans (Schedule of Information of Stock Options Outstanding) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Options outstanding	179,102
Weighted-average remaining contractual, outstanding	2 years 1 month 6 days
Weighted-average exercise price	$18.55
Options exercisable	179,102
Weighted-average exercise price	$18.55
$19.91 to $22.12 [Member]
Options outstanding	63,750
Weighted-average remaining contractual, outstanding	1 year 1 month 6 days
Weighted-average exercise price	$21.89
Options exercisable	63,750
Weighted-average exercise price	$21.89
$13.27 to $15.48 [Member]
Options outstanding	22,500
Weighted-average remaining contractual, outstanding	4 years
Weighted-average exercise price	$14.35
Options exercisable	22,500
Weighted-average exercise price	$14.35
$15.48 to $17.70 [Member]
Options outstanding	72,602
Weighted-average remaining contractual, outstanding	2 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted-average exercise price	$16.62
Options exercisable	72,602
Weighted-average exercise price	$16.62
$17.70 to $19.91 [Member]
Options outstanding	20,250
Weighted-average remaining contractual, outstanding	2 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted-average exercise price	$19.61
Options exercisable	20,250
Weighted-average exercise price	$19.61

EquityBased_Compensation_Plans6

Equity-Based Compensation Plans (Schedule of Outstanding Restricted Stock) (Details) (Long-Term Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Long-Term Restricted Stock [Member]
Nonvested, beginning	45,374	54,344	7,259
Granted during the period	15,657		49,559
Vested during the period	-15,812	-6,163
Forfeited or expired during the period		-2,807	-2,474
Nonvested, ending	45,219	45,374	54,344
Nonvested, beginning	$9.90	$10.48	$14.54
Granted during the period	$17.77		$9.99
Vested during the period	$15.46	$14.54
Forfeited or expired during the period		$10.96	$12.55
Nonvested, ending	$10.68	$9.90	$10.48

Regulatory_Restrictions_Narrat

Regulatory Restrictions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
Regulatory Restrictions [Abstract]
Undivided profits	$196,633,000
Restricted investment in bank	234,401,000
Average reserve balance	$472,000

Regulatory_Restrictions_Schedu

Regulatory Restrictions (Schedule of Capital Ratios) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Company [Member]
Total capital ratio, actual	$393,480	$374,480
Tier I capital ratio, actual	365,384	346,353
Leverage ratio, actual	365,384	346,353
Total capital ratio, for capital adequacy purposes	178,811	178,270
Tier I capital ratio, for capital adequacy purposes	89,406	89,135
Leverage ratio, for capital adequacy purposes	125,856	123,959
Total capital ratio, actual	17.60%	16.79%
Tier I capital ratio, actual	16.35%	15.53%
Leverage ratio, actual	11.61%	11.18%
Total capital ratio, for capital adequacy purposes	8.00%	8.00%
Tier I capital ratio, for capital adequacy purposes	4.00%	4.00%
Leverage ratio, for capital adequacy purposes	4.00%	4.00%
Bank [Member]
Total capital ratio, actual	391,216	371,765
Tier I capital ratio, actual	363,141	343,659
Leverage ratio, actual	363,141	343,659
Total capital ratio, for capital adequacy purposes	178,679	178,128
Tier I capital ratio, for capital adequacy purposes	89,339	89,064
Leverage ratio, for capital adequacy purposes	125,784	123,878
Total capital ratio, to be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions	223,348	222,661
Tier I capital ratio, to be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions	134,009	133,596
Leverage ratio, to be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions	$157,229	$154,847
Total capital ratio, actual	17.52%	16.69%
Tier I capital ratio, actual	16.26%	15.42%
Leverage ratio, actual	11.55%	11.10%
Total capital ratio, for capital adequacy purposes	8.00%	8.00%
Tier I capital ratio, for capital adequacy purposes	4.00%	4.00%
Leverage ratio, for capital adequacy purposes	4.00%	4.00%
Total capital ratio, to be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions	10.00%	10.00%
Tier I capital ratio, to be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions	6.00%	6.00%
Leverage ratio, to be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions	5.00%	5.00%

Supplementary_Income_Statement2

Supplementary Income Statement Information (Schedule of Components of Other Noninterest Income/Expense) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Supplementary Income Statement Information [Abstract]
Other service charges, commissions, and fees - debit card interchange income	$6,137	$5,637	$5,262
Other service charges, commissions, and fees - other interchange income	1,786	1,402	1,213
Other operating expenses - interchange expense	1,728	2,508	2,416
Other operating expenses - stationery and supplies	1,710	2,078	2,240
Other operating expenses - telephone and data line expense	1,990	1,489	1,683
Other operating expenses - FDIC insurance expense	3,988	2,618	2,678
Other operating expenses - data processing expense	1,654
Other operating expenses - dues and subscriptions	1,716	1,580	1,028
Other operating expenses - repossession and collection - non-covered	2,092	2,216	3,107
Other operating expenses - repossession and collection - covered, net of FDIC reimbursements	-1,045	726	1,642
Other operating expenses - outside consultants	1,663	2,460	1,916
Other operating expenses - legal and audit	1,955	1,204	1,722
Other operating expenses - severance pay	$512	$1,895	$500

Condensed_Parent_Company_Infor2

Condensed Parent Company Information (Condensed Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets
Cash on deposit with bank subsidiary	$253,084,000	$223,274,000	$241,507,000	$216,167,000
Premises and equipment	75,113,000	77,448,000
Other assets	18,974,000	29,473,000
Total assets	3,218,383,000	3,185,070,000
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Trust preferred securities	116,394,000	46,394,000
Other liabilities	17,698,000	14,856,000
Total liabilities	2,830,684,000	2,813,148,000
Total shareholders' equity	387,699,000	371,922,000	356,117,000	345,150,000
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	3,218,383,000	3,185,070,000
Parent Company [Member]
Assets
Cash on deposit with bank subsidiary	4,272,000	4,208,000	3,335,000	3,324,000
Investment in wholly-owned subsidiaries, at equity	430,436,000	414,212,000
Premises and equipment	7,000	7,000
Other assets	1,641,000	1,659,000
Total assets	436,356,000	420,086,000
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Trust preferred securities	46,394,000	46,394,000
Other liabilities	2,263,000	1,770,000
Total liabilities	48,657,000	48,164,000
Total shareholders' equity	387,699,000	371,922,000
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$436,356,000	$420,086,000

Condensed_Parent_Company_Infor3

Condensed Parent Company Information (Condensed Statements of Income) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Interest expense	($8,223)	($10,985)	($17,320)
Net income (loss)	24,996	20,699	-23,406
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	24,128	19,804	-26,215
Parent Company [Member]
Dividends from wholly-owned subsidiaries	9,000	10,500	10,000
Earnings (losses) of wholly-owned subsidiaries, net of dividends	18,343	12,102	-31,493
Interest expense	-1,007	-1,025	-1,111
All other income and expenses, net	-1,340	-878	-802
Net income (loss)	24,996	20,699	-23,406
Preferred stock dividends	-868	-895	-2,809
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$24,128	$19,804	($26,215)

Condensed_Parent_Company_Infor4

Condensed Parent Company Information (Condensed Statements of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$24,996	$20,699	($23,406)
Decrease in other assets	6,586	22,199	-19,274
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	2,675	4,145	-2,940
Net cash provided by operating activities	47,820	71,880	41,681
Investing Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	-25,803	45,040	5,722
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock			7,287
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	70		26,727
Repurchases of common stock			-2
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	7,793	-135,153	-22,063
Net increase in cash	29,810	-18,233	25,340
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year	223,274	241,507	216,167
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year	253,084	223,274	241,507
Parent Company [Member]
Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	24,996	20,699	-23,406
Equity in undistributed (earnings) losses of subsidiaries	-18,343	-12,102	21,493
Dividend from subsidiaries in excess of earnings			10,000
Decrease in other assets	23		26
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	489	-217	199
Net cash provided by operating activities	7,165	8,380	8,312
Investing Activities:
Downstream cash investment in subsidiary			-33,850
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities			-33,850
Financing Activities:
Payment of preferred and common cash dividends	-7,171	-7,507	-8,463
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock			7,287
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	70		26,727
Repurchases of common stock			-2
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	-7,101	-7,507	25,549
Net increase in cash	64	873	11
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year	4,208	3,335	3,324
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year	$4,272	$4,208	$3,335

Shareholders_Equity_Transactio1

Shareholders' Equity Transactions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock issued	$70,000	$26,392,000
Small Business Lending Fund [Member]
Stock issued			63,500,000
Stock issued, shares			63,500
Liquidation value of shares			$1,000
Preferred stock dividend rate				5.00%
Preferred stock dividend rate after five years				9.00%
Threshold for qualified community banks			10,000,000,000
Accrued dividends	635,000	2,751,000			662,000
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
Stock issued, shares		728,706
Stock sold price per share		$10
Accrued dividends	233,000	58,000			233,000
Common Stock [Member]
Stock issued	$70,000	$26,392,000
Stock issued, shares	5,000	2,656,000