CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – After years of operation, four rides at Carowinds will no longer be open.In a statement from a Carowinds spokesperson, the Yo-Yo, Dodgem, Plants vs. Zombies and Southern Star attractions closed earlier this week on June. 1.The four rides are located in the Crossroads section of the park, and their closings come ahead of ‘major announcements’ coming from the park this Thursday, June. 11.The announcements are in regards to the 2023 operating season.Dodgem has been at the park the longest, opening in 1979, followed by Yo-Yo in 1981, the Southern Star in 1986, and Plants vs.