A governor is generally one that exercises authority, especially over an area or group, as an official elected or appointed to act as ruler.
A governor can also be a valve in place to control a vehicle's fuel supply and output to an engine in order to impose a maximum speed.
In this case it is the name of a street and Beach Access in south Nags Head.
You are looking for a film canister large enough for only a log hidden within a disguised host. Small latches keep the host closed. Could be an easy find out in the open but you may have to look closely with a discerning eye and possibly more than once to find it. Busy beach access, so be prepared for summer Muggles. BYOP